Reverse acquisition (Detail Textuals) (Exchange Agreement (the "Reverse Acquisition"), DelMar Pharmaceuticals (BC) Ltd., USD $)
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Jan. 25, 2013
Common stock
Jan. 25, 2013
Common stock
Stock Options
Jan. 25, 2013
United States Residents
Common stock
Jan. 25, 2013
Canadian Residents
Common stock
Schedule Of Reverse Acquisition [Line Items]          
Number of shares issued and outstanding in exchange for transfer to Exchangeco   13,070,000   4,340,417 8,729,583
Number of common stock called by warrants   3,360,000      
Number of common stock purchased for options     1,020,000    
Percentage of outstanding shares of common stock   80.10%      
Fair value of the shares issued   $ 1,690,004      
Recapitalization loss on reverse acquisition $ 3,731,684