Vimentin-IN-1 is a FiVe1 derivative, an orally active and selective anticancer agent. FiVe1 binds type III intermediate filament protein vimentin ( VIM ), to induce hyperphosphorylation of Ser56, resulting selective disruption of mitosis and multinucleation in transformed VIM-expressing mesenchymal cancer cells. Vimentin-IN-1 shows better oral bioavailability and pharmacokinetic profiles than FiVe1.