
Chemical identity
(3S,4S)-Tofacitinib
CAS 1092578-47-6 · C16H20N6O
01Identity
Identifiers and names for this exact compound. Empty fields are left unassigned.
| Lazychem ID | LC-00312 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 20111936 |
| Name | (3S,4S)-Tofacitinib |
| CAS RN | 1092578-47-6 |
| Molecular formula | C16H20N6O |
| Molecular weight | 312.37 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | (3S,4S)-4-Methyl-3-(methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino)-β-oxo-1-piperidinepropanenitrile |
| InChIKey | UJLAWZDWDVHWOW-WCQYABFASA-N |
02Structure identifiers

Structure facts for this exact identity.
| Molecular formula | C16H20N6O |
|---|---|
| InChIKey | UJLAWZDWDVHWOW-WCQYABFASA-N |
| Ring count | 3 |
| Defined stereocentres | 2 |
| Unassigned stereocentres | 0 |
| SMILES | C[C@H]1CCN(C[C@H]1N(C)C2=NC=NC3=C2C=CN3)C(=O)CC#N |
|---|---|
| InChI | InChI=1S/C16H20N6O/c1-11-5-8-22(14(23)3-6-17)9-13(11)21(2)16-12-4-7-18-15(12)19-10-20-16/h4,7,10-11,13H,3,5,8-9H2,1-2H3,(H,18,19,20)/t11-,13+/m0/s1 |
03Stereochemistry
The published structure contains 2 defined and 0 unassigned tetrahedral stereocentres. The exact wedge-and-dash depiction is shown above.
Published same-connectivity configurations
5 recordsThese records have the same connectivity, molecular formula and protonation layer, but a different complete InChIKey stereochemical layer. Only separately structure-linked records are shown.




Tofacitinib (3R,4S)-Isomer
CAS 1092578-46-5
UJLAWZDWDVHWOW-AAEUAGOBSA-N
2 defined, 0 unassigned centres

Tofacitinib (3S,4R)-Isomer
CAS 1092578-48-7
UJLAWZDWDVHWOW-DGCLKSJQSA-N
2 defined, 0 unassigned centres
Scope: The mathematical 2^n value is only an upper bound. Symmetry and other stereogenic elements can change the number of distinct stereoisomers. A hypothetical configuration is not published as a compound record without a verified structure identity.
04Possible N-nitroso structures
A record-level structural review indicates a possible N-nitroso candidate. This is not a confirmed impurity, formation prediction or analytical finding.
A structural result alone does not establish that a nitrosamine forms. A process-specific and analytical assessment is required.
05India status for this compound
These results apply only to this exact compound name and CAS number. Confirm the current official instruments before making a regulatory decision.
| NDPS / RCS | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED ENTRIES | CAS 1092578-47-6 was not found in the reviewed exact-identity entries. Generic, class, analogue, salt and isomer provisions were not evaluated. |
|---|---|---|
| SCOMET | NOT FOUND IN REVIEWED CAS ENTRIES | CAS 1092578-47-6 was not found in the reviewed exact-CAS mapping. Generic and analogue entries were not evaluated. |
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, ScheduleDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 1985-09-16
- Controlled-substances notifications and amendmentsDepartment of Revenue, Government of India · source version 2026-03-11
- Appendix 3, SCOMET ListDirectorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India · source version 2024-09-02
06Names and relationships
Associated parent compound
Tofacitinib
View API and impurity familyOther names
- (-)-Tofacitinib
- Tofacitinib Impurity 62 Citrate
- Tofacitinib (3S, 4S)-Isomer
- 3-((3S,4S)-4-methyl-3-(methyl(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)amino)piperidin-1-yl)-3-oxopropanenitrile
- Tofacitinib, (3S,4S)-
- racemic-Tasocitinib
- (3S,4S)-4-Methyl-3-(methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino)-beta-oxo-1-piperidinepropanenitrile
- Tofacitinib Impurity Q
07Documented history
Dated discovery, occurrence, use and issue claims are published only when a suitable primary or government source is available.
No verified discovery, first report, occurrence, use or issue event is currently available for this identity.
08Sources
- S01PubChem compound record, CID 20111936
Names and machine-readable chemical identity properties.
- S02NCBI website and molecular data policies
Reuse policy for NCBI molecular data. This page does not reproduce vendor descriptions or contributed narrative text.
- S03Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Schedule
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S04Controlled-substances notifications and amendments
Department of Revenue, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
- S05Appendix 3, SCOMET List
Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Government of India. Used for the exact-compound India status shown on this page.
