Benzbromarone
A uricosuric agent that increases the excretion of uric acid through the kidneys by blocking its reabsorption, used to lower elevated uric acid levels in gout. It is available in some countries but was withdrawn in others due to rare liver toxicity.
Molecular Weight
424.1000 g/mol
LogP
5.70
TPSA
50.40 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
CCc1oc2ccccc2c1C(=O)c1cc(Br)c(O)c(Br)c1
InChI
InChI=1S/C17H12Br2O3/c1-2-13-15(10-5-3-4-6-14(10)22-13)16(20)9-7-11(18)17(21)12(19)8-9/h3-8,21H,2H2,1H3
Molecular Formula
C17H12Br2O3
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Rotatable Bonds
3
Heavy Atoms
22
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A uricosuric agent that increases the excretion of uric acid through the kidneys by blocking its reabsorption, used to lower elevated uric acid levels in gout. It is available in some countries but was withdrawn in others due to rare liver toxicity.
Yes, Benzbromarone is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL388590. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 2333. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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