Emricasan

Emricasan is the first caspase inhibitor tested in human which has received orphan drug status by FDA. It is developed by Pfizer and made in such a way that it protects liver cells from excessive apoptosis. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include emricasanum and VAY-785. Its PubChem CID is 12000240.

CAS No 254750-02-2
Molecular Formula C26H27F4N3O7
Molecular Weight 569.5 g/mol
Synonyms (3S)-3-[[(2S)-2-[[2-(2-tert-butylanilino)-2-oxoacetyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]-4-oxo-5-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)pentanoic acid

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