CAS No. 1032900-25-6

Batch: Purity:99.96
Ceritinib (LDK378) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Ceritinib (LDK378) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 5-chloro-2-N-(5-methyl-4-piperidin-4-yl-2-propan-2-yloxyphenyl)-4-N-(2-propan-2-ylsulfonylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine
CAS Number 1032900-25-6
Molecular Formula

C28H36ClN5O3S

Molecular Weight (MW) 558.14
SMILES CC1=CC(=C(C=C1C2CCNCC2)OC(C)C)NC3=NC=C(C(=N3)NC4=CC=CC=C4S(=O)(=O)C(C)C)Cl
InChIKey VERWOWGGCGHDQE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

Ceritinib (LDK378) is a potent, ATP-competitive inhibitor of ALK. By blocking ALK phosphorylation, it inhibits downstream signaling cascades, including the STAT3, AKT/mTOR, and ERK pathways. This target inhibition leads to suppressed cell proliferation and the induction of apoptosis in ALK-driven non-small cell lung cancer cells. Additionally, ceritinib exhibits significant antitumor efficacy in preclinical animal models, including crizotinib-resistant xenografts. [1][2]

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 4 mg/mL (7.16 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous 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.