The BCP analogue 115 of arene 116, a p-38 kinase inhibitor65, was prepared via the selective functionalization sequence: 1) cyanation; 2) hydrolysis and esterification; 3) arylation; 4) hydrolyses and amide couplings. The physicochemical and ADME properties for both compounds were profiled. Fsp3, the fraction of sp3 carbon atoms; Log D, distribution coefficient; Solubility, high-throughput equilibrium solubility; MDCKII, Madin-Darby canine kidney cells; Papp, apparent permeability.