Last reviewed · How we verify

2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid (DIMECROTIC ACID)

Phase 2 active Small molecule Quality 22/100

2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid (generic name: DIMECROTIC ACID) is a dimecrotic acid drug. It is currently in Phase 2 development.

DIMECROTIC ACID is thought to work by modulating a specific biological pathway, although the exact mechanism is not well understood.

2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid (DIMECROTIC ACID) is a small molecule drug in the dimecrotic acid class, but its original developer and current owner are unknown. Its target and approved indications are also not specified. The drug's commercial status, including its patent status and generic availability, is unclear. Further research is needed to understand its pharmacokinetic properties, such as half-life and bioavailability. As a result, its safety profile and potential side effects are not well established.

Likelihood of approval
15.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameDIMECROTIC ACID
Drug classdimecrotic acid
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells have locks on them, and DIMECROTIC ACID is a key that fits into one of those locks. When it binds to the lock, it can either open the lock to allow something in or out, or it can block the lock so nothing can get in or out. This can affect how cells behave and communicate with each other.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Competitive intelligence

For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:

Frequently asked questions about 2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid

What is 2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid?

2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid (DIMECROTIC ACID) is a dimecrotic acid drug.

How does 2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid work?

DIMECROTIC ACID is thought to work by modulating a specific biological pathway, although the exact mechanism is not well understood.

What is the generic name of 2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid?

DIMECROTIC ACID is the generic (nonproprietary) name of 2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid.

What drug class is 2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid in?

2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid belongs to the dimecrotic acid class. See all dimecrotic acid drugs at /class/dimecrotic-acid.

What development phase is 2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid in?

2,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-Methylcinnamic Acid is in Phase 2.

Related

Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing