Baricitinib
- Product NameBaricitinib
- CAS1187594-09-7
- MFC16H17N7O2S
- MW371.42
- EINECS691-421-4
- MOL File1187594-09-7.mol
Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 212-215°C |
| Density | 1.56 |
| storage temp. | -20°C |
| solubility | Soluble in DMSO (up to 30 mg/ml) or in DMF (up to 50 mg/ml). |
| pka | 11.66±0.50(Predicted) |
| form | solid |
| color | White or off-white |
| Stability | Stable for 2 years from date of purchase as supplied. Solutions in DMSO or DMF may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months. |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H17N7O2S/c1-2-26(24,25)22-9-16(10-22,4-5-17)23-8-12(7-21-23)14-13-3-6-18-15(13)20-11-19-14/h3,6-8,11H,2,4,9-10H2,1H3,(H,18,19,20) |
| InChIKey | XUZMWHLSFXCVMG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | N1(S(CC)(=O)=O)CC(N2C=C(C3N=CN=C4NC=CC4=3)C=N2)(CC#N)C1 |
Safety Information
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| HS Code | 29350090 |
| Storage Class | 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects |
| Hazard Classifications | Repr. 1B STOT RE 1 STOT SE 3 |
Usage And Synthesis

Figure 1 the chemical structure of baricitinib;
In the EU[3] and Japan[4], oral baricitinib is approved (as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate[3]) for the treatment of adults with (moderate to severe active[3]) RA who responded inadequately (to other treatments[4]), or who were intolerant of C1 DMARD[3]. The recommended dosage of baricitinib is 4 mg once daily; consideration may be given to a lower dosage of 2 mg once daily in patients who achieve sustained control of disease activity (with the higher dosage) and are eligible for dose tapering[3, 4]. The lower dosage is recommended for some patients, is appropriate for patients aged C75 years, and may also be appropriate for those with a history of chronic or recurrent infections[3]. In patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment, no dose adjustments are required; the use of baricitinib is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment[3].
Temporary or permanent discontinuation of baricitinib may be required for the management of AEs and laboratory abnormalities associated with baricitinib therapy[3, 4]. Local prescribing information should be consulted for further information, including contraindications, warnings, precautions, drug interactions and use in special patient populations.
Mean absolute neutrophil count decreased in a dose related manner reaching a nadir at 8 hours following dosing and returning to baseline 16-24 hours post-dose. In the multiple dose study, neutrophil count return to baseline within 24 hours following the final dose of study medication on Day 10 or Day 28 of repeat dosing. On the other hand, mean absolute lymphocyte count tended to increase peaking 6 hours after dosing and returning toward normal by 24 hours after dosing. Transient increases of absolute lymphocyte count reversed by 24 hours in the 10-day and 28-day repeat dose studies[10]. In the phase 3 studies for RA, increase in T cells, B cells, and NK cells were seen at week 4, while decreased T cells and NK cells and increased B cells were seen at week 12 and 24 in patients taking baricitinib[11]. These changes were generally within normal ranges. Decreased NK cell count did not appear to be associated with an increased incidence of infection.
In vitro, baricitinib demonstrates excellent potency in cell-based assays. Baricitinib inhibited IL-6 stimulated phosphorylation of STAT3 and subsequent production of MCP-1 with IC50 value of 44nM and 40nM, respectively in PBMC. This effect was not due to general cytotoxicity. Baricitinib also potently inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT proteins and the production of pathogenic cytokines such as IL-17 and IL-22 in T cells[9]. In our experiments, both IFN-α and IL-6 induced phosphorylation of STAT1, STAT3 and STAT4 in human CD4+ T cells. IL-12 induced phosphorylation of STAT4. IL-21 induced phosphorylation of STAT3 and STAT4. Baricitinib inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT1, STAT3 and STAT4 induced by IFN-α, IL-6, IL-12 and IL-21[12].
- Shi JG, Chen X, Lee F, et al. The pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of baricitinib, an oral JAK 1/2 inhibitor, in healthy volunteers. J Clin Pharmacol. 2014; 54(12):1354–61.
- Two new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis. Drug Ther Bull. 2017;55(9):102–5.
- European Medicines Agency. Olumiant (baricitinib) film-coated tablets: EU summary of product characteristics. 2017. http://www.ema.europa.eu/.
- Eli Lilly. Olumiant (baricitinib): Japanese prescribing information 2017. https://www.pmda.go.jp.
- O'Shea JJ, Plenge R. JAK and STAT signaling molecules in immunoregulation and immune-mediated disease. Immunity. 2012; 36(4):542-550.
- Darnell JE, Jr., Kerr IM, Stark GR. Jak-STAT pathways and transcriptional activation in response to IFNs and other extracellular signaling proteins. Science. 1994; 264(5164):1415-1421.
- Fridman J, Scherle P, Collins R et al. Selective inhibition of JAK1 and JAK2 is efficacious in rodent models of arthritis: preclinical characterization of INCB028050. J Immunol. 2010; 184(9): 5298-5307.
- Ni H, Moe S, Myint KT, Htet A: Oral janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: to facitinib. ISRN Rheumatol. 2013 Jul 21;2013:357904. doi: 10.1155/2013/357904. eCollection 2013.
- Fridman J, Scherle P, Collins R et al. Selective inhibition of JAK1 and JAK2 is efficacious in rodent models of arthritis: preclinical characterization of INCB028050. J Immunol. 2010;184(9):5298-5307.
- Shi JG, Chen X, Lee F et al. The pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of baricitinib, an oral JAK 1/2 inhibitor, in healthy volunteers. J Clin Pharmacol. 2014;54(12):1354-1361.
- Emery P, McInnes I, Genovese M et al. Characterization of Changes in Lymphocyte Subsets in Baricitinib-Treated Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Two Phase 3 Studies. ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting. ABSTRACT NUMBER: 1047. 2015 Nov 8, San Francisco
- Kubo S, Nakayamada S, Nakano N, Tanaka Y. Baricitinib targets the type I IFN/STAT-mediated activities of human T cells and dendritic cells. EULAR congress. ABSTRACT NUMBER: THU0203. 2016, London
- Posada MM, Cannady EA, Payne CD, et al. Prediction of transporter- mediated drug–drug interactions for baricitinib. Clin Transl Sci. 2017;10(6):509–19.
- van Der Heijde D, Schiff M, Tanaka Y, et al. Low rates of radiographic progression of structural joint damage over 2 years of baricitinib treatment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis[abstract no. FRI0087]. Ann Rheum Dis. 2017;76(Suppl 2):510–1.
Class: non-receptor tyrosine kinase
Treatment: rheumatoid arthritis
Oral bioavailability = 79%
Elimination half-life = 12.5 h
Protein binding = 50%
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1187594-09-7
Barectinib intermediate 3 (4-(1-(1-(3-(cyanomethyl)-1-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine) was used as a raw material, which was suspended in a solvent mixture of methanol (MeOH, 5 mL) and tetrahydrofuran (THF, 20 mL). To this suspension was added 1 M aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH, 2.3 mL, 2.3 mmol, 1 equiv) and methyl pivalate (20,1.0 g, 2.06 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2-3 hours until HPLC monitoring showed that the reaction was complete. Subsequently, the reaction was quenched with 10 mL of water and 0.2 mL of aqueous 1N HCl and the pH was adjusted to 7-7.5. The mixture was continued to be stirred at room temperature for 30 min, and then the precipitated solid was collected by filtration. The solid was washed with a solvent mixture of acetonitrile and water (2:3 v/v, ca. 4 mL) and dried under vacuum at 40-45°C for 24 h to afford the crude product 2-(3-(4-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)-1-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-yl)acetonitrile (14,658 mg, Theoretical Yield 765 mg, 86% yield) was an off-white solid. The product was identified as being consistent with the material prepared by Method A. The 1H NMR (DMSO-d6, 300 MHz) data of crude product 14 were as follows: δ12.15 (s, 1H), 8.94 (s, 1H), 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.49 (s, 1H), 7.63 (d, 1H), 7.09 (d, 1H), 4.62 (d, 2H), 4.25 (d, 2H), 3.71 (s 2H), 3.24 (q, 2H), 1.26 (t, 3H) ppm. molecular formula C16H17N7O2S (molecular weight 371.42), LCMS (EI) m/e 372 (M++H).
Avoid with other DMARDs due to increased immunosuppression.
Use with care with other immunosuppressants.
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Live vaccines: avoid concomitant use
[2] SATOSHI KUBO. Janus Kinase Inhibitor Baricitinib Modulates Human Innate and Adaptive Immune System.[J]. Frontiers in Immunology, 2018: 1510. DOI:10.3389/fimmu.2018.01510
[3] FABRIZIO CANTINI . Baricitinib therapy in COVID-19: A pilot study on safety and clinical impact[J]. Journal of Infection, 2020, 81 2: Pages 318-356. DOI:10.1016/j.jinf.2020.04.017
Preparation Products And Raw materials
- (4-(1-(3-(cyanomethyl)-1-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-yl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-7-yl)methyl pivalateEthanesulfonyl chloride2-(1-(ethylsulfonyl)azetidin-3-ylidene)acetonitrile2-(1-(ethylsulfonyl)-3-(4-(7-((2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy)methyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl)azetidin-3-yl)acetonitrile1-Boc-3-(cyanomethylene)azetidine4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidineSodium hydroxideWaterMethanolTetrahydrofuran
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