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2D Structure
Also known as: 144060-53-7, Adenuric, Uloric, 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutoxyphenyl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylic acid, Tei 6720, Feburic
Molecular Formula
C16H16N2O3S
Molecular Weight
316.4  g/mol
InChI Key
BQSJTQLCZDPROO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
FDA UNII
101V0R1N2E

A thiazole derivative and inhibitor of XANTHINE OXIDASE that is used for the treatment of HYPERURICEMIA in patients with chronic GOUT.
Febuxostat is a Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor. The mechanism of action of febuxostat is as a Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor.
1 2D Structure

2D Structure

2 Identification
2.1 Computed Descriptors
2.1.1 IUPAC Name
2-[3-cyano-4-(2-methylpropoxy)phenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic acid
2.1.2 InChI
InChI=1S/C16H16N2O3S/c1-9(2)8-21-13-5-4-11(6-12(13)7-17)15-18-10(3)14(22-15)16(19)20/h4-6,9H,8H2,1-3H3,(H,19,20)
2.1.3 InChI Key
BQSJTQLCZDPROO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2.1.4 Canonical SMILES
CC1=C(SC(=N1)C2=CC(=C(C=C2)OCC(C)C)C#N)C(=O)O
2.2 Other Identifiers
2.2.1 UNII
101V0R1N2E
2.3 Synonyms
2.3.1 MeSH Synonyms

1. 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-5-thiazolecarboxylic Acid

2. 6720, Tei

3. Tei 6720

4. Tei-6720

5. Tei6720

6. Uloric

2.3.2 Depositor-Supplied Synonyms

1. 144060-53-7

2. Adenuric

3. Uloric

4. 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutoxyphenyl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylic Acid

5. Tei 6720

6. Feburic

7. Tei-6720

8. Tmx 67

9. Tmx-67

10. 2-[3-cyano-4-(2-methylpropoxy)phenyl]-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic Acid

11. Zurig

12. C16h16n2o3s

13. Febuxostat (uloric)

14. Nsc-758874

15. 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutoxy-phenyl)-4-methyl-5-thiazole-carboxylic Acid

16. Chembl1164729

17. 101v0r1n2e

18. 5-thiazolecarboxylic Acid, 2-(3-cyano-4-(2-methylpropoxy)phenyl)-4-methyl-

19. Febuxostat [usan]

20. Ncgc00182059-02

21. Dsstox_cid_28576

22. Dsstox_rid_82848

23. Dsstox_gsid_48650

24. 5-thiazolecarboxylic Acid, 2-[3-cyano-4-(2-methylpropoxy)phenyl]-4-methyl-

25. Smr002529566

26. Uloric (tn)

27. Cas-144060-53-7

28. 2-[3-cyano-4-(2-methylpropoxy)phenyl]-4-methyl-5-thiazolecarboxylic Acid

29. 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-5-thiazolecarboxylic Acid

30. Donifoxate

31. Febuxostatum

32. Febuday

33. Goturic

34. Febric

35. Goutex

36. Febuxostat (jan/usan/inn)

37. Febuxostat [usan:inn:ban]

38. Unii-101v0r1n2e

39. Febuxostat- Bio-x

40. Feburic (tn)

41. Spiramycinadipate

42. 111ge013

43. Febuxostat [mi]

44. Febuxostat [inn]

45. Febuxostat [jan]

46. S1547

47. Febuxostat [vandf]

48. 2-(3-cyano-4-(2-methylpropoxy)phenyl)-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylic Acid

49. Febuxostat [mart.]

50. Febuxostat [who-dd]

51. Febuxostat,uloric, Tmx-67

52. Mls004774136

53. Mls006011568

54. Febuxostat [ema Epar]

55. Schembl249339

56. Gtpl6817

57. Zinc5423

58. Thyl-thiazole-5-carboxylic Acid

59. Dtxsid8048650

60. Febuxostat [orange Book]

61. Febuxostat, >=98% (hplc)

62. Chebi:31596

63. Bcpp000233

64. Hms3264c20

65. Hms3655c03

66. Hms3673m21

67. Hms3743i09

68. Hms3868j03

69. Mx-67

70. Pharmakon1600-01504286

71. Act06289

72. Bcp02342

73. Wzb81950

74. Tox21_113004

75. Ac-425

76. Bbl036503

77. Bdbm50320491

78. Fd7322

79. Mfcd00871598

80. Nsc758874

81. Stl559020

82. Akos015841695

83. Tox21_113004_1

84. Bcp9000679

85. Bs-1018

86. Ccg-213303

87. Cs-0403

88. Db04854

89. Nsc 758874

90. Pb33929

91. 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutoxy-phenyl)-4-me

92. Ncgc00182059-03

93. Bc164443

94. Hy-14268

95. Am20090760

96. F0847

97. Ft-0601639

98. Sw219283-1

99. D01206

100. Ab01274796-01

101. Ab01274796_02

102. Ab01274796_03

103. 060f537

104. Q417296

105. Sr-01000940023

106. Q-100164

107. Sr-01000940023-2

108. Brd-k48367671-001-01-8

109. Z1550648761

110. 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutyloxy)-phenyl-4-methyl-5-thiazolecarboxylic Acid

111. 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutoxyphenyl)-4-methyl- 1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic Acid

112. 2-(3-cyano-4-isobutoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxylic Acid

2.4 Create Date
2005-06-24
3 Chemical and Physical Properties
Molecular Weight 316.4 g/mol
Molecular Formula C16H16N2O3S
XLogP33.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count6
Rotatable Bond Count5
Exact Mass316.08816355 g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass316.08816355 g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area111 Ų
Heavy Atom Count22
Formal Charge0
Complexity448
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Covalently Bonded Unit Count1
4 Drug and Medication Information
4.1 Drug Information
1 of 2  
Drug NameUloric
PubMed HealthFebuxostat (By mouth)
Drug ClassesAntigout
Drug LabelULORIC (febuxostat) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. The active ingredient in ULORIC is 2-[3-cyano-4-(2-methylpropoxy) phenyl]-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylic acid, with a molecular weight of 316.38. The empirical formula is C16H16N2O3S.The chemical st...
Active IngredientFebuxostat
Dosage FormTablet
RouteOral
Strength80mg; 40mg
Market StatusPrescription
CompanyTakeda Pharms Usa

2 of 2  
Drug NameUloric
PubMed HealthFebuxostat (By mouth)
Drug ClassesAntigout
Drug LabelULORIC (febuxostat) is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. The active ingredient in ULORIC is 2-[3-cyano-4-(2-methylpropoxy) phenyl]-4-methylthiazole-5-carboxylic acid, with a molecular weight of 316.38. The empirical formula is C16H16N2O3S.The chemical st...
Active IngredientFebuxostat
Dosage FormTablet
RouteOral
Strength80mg; 40mg
Market StatusPrescription
CompanyTakeda Pharms Usa

4.2 Drug Indication

Febuxostat is indicated for the chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout who have an inadequate response to a maximally titrated dose of [allopurinol], who are intolerant to allopurinol, or for whom treatment with allopurinol is not advisable. It is not recommended for the treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia or secondary hyperuricemia.


FDA Label


Febuxostat Mylan is indicated for the prevention and treatment of hyperuricaemia in adult patients undergoing chemotherapy for haematologic malignancies at intermediate to high risk of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS).

Febuxostat Mylan is indicated for the treatment of chronic hyperuricaemia in conditions where urate deposition has already occurred (including a history, or presence of, tophus and/or gouty arthritis ).

Febuxostat Mylan is indicated in adults.


Febuxostat Krka is indicated for the treatment of chronic hyperuricaemia in conditions where urate deposition has already occurred (including a history, or presence of, tophus and/or gouty arthritis ).

Febuxostat Krka is indicated in adults.


80 mg strength:

- Treatment of chronic hyperuricaemia in conditions where urate deposition has already occurred (including a history, or presence of, tophus and/or gouty arthritis ).

- Adenuric is indicated in adults.

120 mg strength:

- Adenuric is indicated for the treatment of chronic hyperuricaemia in conditions where urate deposition has already occurred (including a history, or presence of, tophus and/or gouty arthritis ).

- Adenuric is indicated for the prevention and treatment of hyperuricaemia in adult patients undergoing chemotherapy for haematologic malignancies at intermediate to high risk of Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS).

- Adenuric is indicated in adults.


Prevention of hyperuricaemia


5 Pharmacology and Biochemistry
5.1 Pharmacology

Febuxostat is a novel, selective xanthine oxidase/dehydrogenase inhibitor that works by decreasing serum uric acid in a dose-dependent manner. In healthy subjects, febuxostat decreased the mean serum uric acid and serum xanthine concentrations, as well as the total urinary uric acid excretion. Febuxostat at daily doses of 40-80 mg reduced the 24-hour mean serum uric acid concentrations by 40 to 55%. Closely related to the drug-induced reduction of serum uric acid levels and mobilization of urate crystals in tissue deposits, febuxostat is associated with gout flares. Unlike [allopurinol] and [oxypurinol], febuxostat has no inhibitory actions against other enzymes involved in purine and pyrimidine synthesis and metabolism, because it does not structurally resemble purines or pyrimidines.


5.2 MeSH Pharmacological Classification

Gout Suppressants

Agents that increase uric acid excretion by the kidney (URICOSURIC AGENTS), decrease uric acid production (antihyperuricemics), or alleviate the pain and inflammation of acute attacks of gout. (See all compounds classified as Gout Suppressants.)


5.3 FDA Pharmacological Classification
5.3.1 Active Moiety
FEBUXOSTAT
5.3.2 FDA UNII
101V0R1N2E
5.3.3 Pharmacological Classes
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors [MoA]; Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor [EPC]
5.4 ATC Code

M04AA03


M04AA03


M04AA03


M04AA03

S76 | LUXPHARMA | Pharmaceuticals Marketed in Luxembourg | Pharmaceuticals marketed in Luxembourg, as published by d'Gesondheetskeess (CNS, la caisse nationale de sante, www.cns.lu), mapped by name to structures using CompTox by R. Singh et al. (in prep.). List downloaded from https://cns.public.lu/en/legislations/textes-coordonnes/liste-med-comm.html. Dataset DOI:10.5281/zenodo.4587355


M - Musculo-skeletal system

M04 - Antigout preparations

M04A - Antigout preparations

M04AA - Preparations inhibiting uric acid production

M04AA03 - Febuxostat


5.5 Absorption, Distribution and Excretion

Absorption

After oral administration, about 85% of febuxostat is absorbed rapidly. Tmax ranges from 1 to 1.5 hours. Following once-daily oral administration, Cmax was approximately 1.6 0.6 mcg/mL at a dose of 40 mg febuxostat and 2.6 1.7 mcg/mL at a dose of 80 mg febuxostat. A high-fat meal decreased Cmax by 49% and AUC by 18%, but there were no clinically significant changes in the ability of febuxostat to decrease serum uric acid concentrations.


Route of Elimination

Febuxostat is eliminated via both hepatic and renal pathways. Following oral administration of 80 mg radiolabeled febuxostat, approximately 49% of the dose was recovered in the urine. In urine, about 3% of the recovered dose accounted for unchanged febuxostat, 30% accounted for the acyl glucuronide metabolite, 13% accounted for oxidative metabolites and their conjugates, and 3% accounted for unidentified metabolites. Approximately 45% of the total dose was recovered in the feces, where 12% of the dose accounted for the unchanged parent drug. About 1% accounted for the acyl glucuronide metabolite, 25% accounted for oxidative metabolites and their conjugates, and 7% accounted for unidentified metabolites.


Volume of Distribution

The apparent steady-state volume of distribution (Vss/F) of febuxostat ranges from 29 to 75 L, indicating a low to medium volume of distribution.


Clearance

Following oral administration of single doses of 10 to 240 mg, the mean apparent total clearance ranged from 10 to 12 L/h.


5.6 Metabolism/Metabolites

Febuxostat is metabolized in the liver by UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) and Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes, with the relative contribution of each enzyme isoform in the metabolism of febuxostat not fully elucidated. UGT1A1, UGT1A3, UGT1A9, and UGT2B7 mediate conjugation of febuxostat, which approximately accounts for 2244% of the metabolism of the total dose administered, to produce the acyl-glucuronide metabolite. CYP1A2, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, and non-P450 enzymes are responsible for the oxidation reaction, which accounts for 2-8% of the metabolism of the dose. Oxidation reaction produces 67M-1, 67M-2, and 67M-4, which are pharmacologically active metabolites. 67M-1, 67M-2, and 67M-4 can further undergo glucuronidation and sulfation. Hydroxy metabolites are present in human plasma at much lower concentrations than the parent drug.


5.7 Biological Half-Life

The apparent mean terminal elimination half-life of approximately 5 to 8 hours.


5.8 Mechanism of Action

Gout is a form of acute arthritis that is characterized by the accumulation of crystals of monosodium urate and urate crystals in or around a joint, leading to inflammation and persistent urate crystal deposition in bones, joints, tissues, and other organs that may exacerbate over time. Hyperuricemia is closely related to gout, whereby it may exist for many years before the first clinical attack of gout; thus, aberrated serum uric acid levels and hyperuricemia are believed to be the biochemical aberration involved in the pathogenesis of gout. Xanthine oxidoreductase (XOR) can act as a xanthine oxidase or xanthine dehydrogenase. In humans, it is a critical enzyme for uric acid production as it catalyzes the oxidation reaction steps from hypoxanthine to xanthine and from xanthine to uric acid in the pathway of purine metabolism. Febuxostat potently inhibits XOR, blocking both its oxidase and dehydrogenase activities. With high affinity, febuxostat binds to XOR in a molecular channel leading to the molybdenum-pterin active site, where [allopurinol] demonstrates relatively weak competitive inhibition. XOR is mainly found in the dehydrogenase form under normal physiological conditions; however, in inflammatory conditions, XOR can be converted into the xanthine oxidase form, which catalyzes reactions that produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as peroxynitrite. ROS contribute to vascular inflammation and alterations in vascular function. As febuxostat can inhibit both forms of XOR, it can inhibit ROS formation, oxidative stress, and inflammation. In a rat model, febuxostat suppressed renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by attenuating oxidative stress.