CAS No. 1073154-85-4

Batch: Purity:99.9
Defactinib (VS-6063) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Defactinib (VS-6063) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name N-methyl-4-[[4-[[3-[methyl(methylsulfonyl)amino]pyrazin-2-yl]methylamino]-5-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-2-yl]amino]benzamide
CAS Number 1073154-85-4
Molecular Formula

C20H21F3N8O3S

Molecular Weight (MW) 510.49
SMILES CNC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)NC2=NC=C(C(=N2)NCC3=NC=CN=C3N(C)S(=O)(=O)C)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey FWLMVFUGMHIOAA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Defactinib (VS-6063) is an orally bioavailable, small-molecule inhibitor of focal adhesion kinase (FAK). By targeted inhibition of FAK kinase activity, it disrupts downstream Src, AKT, and STAT3 signaling pathways, leading to suppressed tumor cell proliferation, migration, and invasive phenotype. Additionally, FAK inhibition reduces fibrotic extracellular matrix remodeling and impairs immunosuppressive cell infiltration within the tumor microenvironment. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 100 mg/mL (195.89 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.