Axitinib Chemical Properties
Melting point 213-215°C
density 1.4
storage temp. -20°C Freezer
solubility DMSO: ≥8mg/mL
color white to tan
CAS DataBase Reference 319460-85-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn,N
Risk Statements 22-50/53
Safety Statements 60-61
RIDADR UN 3077 9 / PGIII
MSDS Information
Axitinib Usage And Synthesis
FDA approved axitinib use of treating advanced kidney cancer January 27, 2012, the FDA approved axitinib for the treatment of advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) which other drugs unanswer . Inlyta is manufactured and sold by Pfizer,and is a oral pill taken twice a day.
Renal cell carcinoma is a type of tumor originating from the tubular endothelial cells. Axitinib can prevent certain protein called kinases playing a role in tumor growth and metastasis .
Axitinib is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor, effective against multiple targets, including VEGF receptors 1, 2 and 3.
Dr. Richard Pazdur, hematology and oncology drugs office director of FDA Drug Evaluation and Research Centre, said: "This is the seven kind of drugs allowed treating metastatic or advanced renal cell carcinoma since 2005 . Overall, during this time ,record level of drug development has dramatically changed the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma paradigm, and offers a variety of treatment options for patients. "
In recent years, the drug has been approved for the treatment of kidney cancer include sorafenib (2005), sunitinib (2006), temsirolimus(2007), everolimus (2009), bevacizumab(2009) and pazopanib(2009).
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Chemical Properties Off-White Solid