2-CYANO-3-HYDROXY-N-[3-(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)PHENYL]-2-BUTENAMIDE

Uses

2-Cyano-3-hydroxy-N-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-2-butenamide is a derivative of Leflunomide(L322750) which is an immunosuppressive. Inhibits T and B cell proliferation. Activity is attributed mainly to its metabolite, a malononitrile derivative, which is beleived to inhibit dihydroorotate dehydrogenase as well as several protein tyrosine kinases. Therapeutically as a antirheumatic (Merck Index).This compound is suitable for dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) related research.