Steroids and Derivatives

<p>Applications Δ5-Avenasterol is an analog of Stigmasterol (S686750); a plant sterol that is used as a precursor in the synthesis of progesterone.<br>References Han, P., et al.: Biotechnol. App. Biochem., 54, 105 (2009); Matsunaga, I., et al.: Anal. Biochem., 393, 222 (2009); Huang, C., et al.: Plant Physiol., 150, 1192 (2009)<br></p>

<p>Applications Inhibits the development of uterus decidua. Estrogenic activity.<br>References Pollard, I. &amp; Martin, L.; Steroids, 11, 897 (1968)<br></p>

<p>Applications 14,15-Dehydro Triamcinolone Acetonide is a derivative of Triamcinolone acetonide. A corticosteroid.<br></p>

<p>Applications 11-β-Hydroxyandrosterone is a steroid metabolite of Andosterone (A637535), and is one of the major hormones monitored (in urine) when testing athletes for anabolic steroid usage.<br>References Flenker, U., et al.: Steroids, 73, 408 (2008); Norli, H., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 24, 83 (1995)<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Testosterone (T155000). It is a urinary metabolite of Androstenedione (A637550) in patients with Addison's disease and also used as a marker in blood plasma for detection of prostate cancer.<br>References Lokhov, P.G. et al.: Metabolomics, 6, 156 (2010); Bonnaire, Y. et al.: J. Anal. Toxicol., 19, 175 (1995); Tamm, J. et al.: Steroids, 8, 659 (1966);<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled metabolite of Spironolactone.<br>References Gochman, N., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 135, 312 (1962), Tori, K., et al.: Steroids, 4, 713 (1964), Solymoss, B., et al.: Toxicol. Appli. Pharmacol., 18, 586 (1971),<br></p>

<p>Applications Secondary metabolite of Cholesterol.<br>References Notaro, G., et al.: J. Nat. Prod., 55, 1588 (1992), Aydogmus, Z., et al.: Nat. Prod. Res., 18, 43 (2004), Mao, S., et al.: J. Nat. Prod ., 69, 1209 (2006), Shoji, T., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 54, 884 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications Isovitamin D3 is a metabolite of Vitamin D. Studies show that Isovitamin D3 is biologically active in normal rats but inactive in anephric rats.<br>References Holick, M.F. et al.: Science, 180, 964 (1973); Wilczek, H. et al.: Prak. Lek., 59, 794 (1979);<br></p>

<p>Applications N-[4-Nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-propanamide is an impurity of flutamide (F598850). Flutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug; antineoplastic (hormonal).<br>References Neri, et al.: Endocrinology, 91, 427 (1972), Sogani, P.C., et al.: J. Urol., 122, 640 (1979), Greenway, B.A., et al.: Br. Med. J., 316, 1935 (1998),<br></p>

<p>Applications Dutasteride α-Dimer is a dimer impurity of Dutasteride (D735000); a dual inhibitor of 5α-reductase isoenzymes type 1 and 2. Dutasteride is structurally related to Finasteride (F342000) and is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.<br>References Bakshi, R.K., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 38, 3189 (1995); Gisleskog, P.O., et al.: Brit. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 47, 53 (1999); Djavan, B., et al.: Expert Opin. Pharmacother., 6, 311 (2005)<br></p>

<p>Applications Betamethasone 6α-Bromo 17-Valerate is an impurity of Betamethasone (B327000), which is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent.<br>References Ferrante, M.G., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 6, 43 (1977), Li, A., et al.: Chem. Biol. Interact., 142, 7 (2002), Cruz-Monteagudo, M., et al.: Eur. J. Med. Chem., 40, 1030 (2005), Rothfuss, A., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 19, 1313 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Budesonide EP Impurity H<br>Applications 9,11-Anhydrobudesonide (Budesonide EP Impurity H) is an impurity of Budesonide (B689460), a non-halogenated glucocorticoid intended for the local treatment of lung disease.<br>References Ryrfeldt, Å., et al.: Eur. J. Respir. Dis., 122, 86 (1981); Vestbo, J., et al.: Lancet, 353, 1819 (1999)<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications 4-Hydroxy Estrone 1-N7-Guanine is an estrogen metabolite formed with DNA which can lead to the mutations that initiate breast, prostate, and other types of cancer. Estrogen-DNA depurinating adducts as biomarkers of cancer risk and their use in cancer detection and prevention.<br>References Chakravarti, D., et al.: Mutat. Res., 456, 17 (2000), Liehr, J., et al.: Endocr. Rev., 21, 4054 (2000), Chakravarti, D., et al.: Oncogene, 20, 7945 (2001), Cavalieri, E., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 14, 1041 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Applications A glucocorticoid that inhibits prolyl hydroxylase activity and used as an antiasthmatic and antiallergic drug.<br>References Kos-Kudla, B. et al.; J. Clin. Pharm. Ther., 28, 103 (2003); Hochhaus, G. et al.; Pharmaceut. Res., 7, 558 (1990); Counts, D. et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 15, 99 (1979); Cutroneo, K. et al.; Mol. Pharmacol., 11, 632 (1975); Cutroneo, K. et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 11, 44 (1975)<br></p>

<p>Applications 5β-Finasteride is an azasteroid and 5β-isomeric impurity of Finasteride (F342000).<br>References Cendrowska, I. et al.: J. Liq. Chrom. Rel. Technol., 22, 2259 (1999);<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Medroxyprogesterone, an orally active progestogen used in hormone replacement therepy (HRT), in the past has been used as a component of oral contraceptives.<br>References Pan, Q., et al.: Mol. Hum. Reprod., 13, 797 (2007), Matsson, P., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 323, 19 (2007), Jukosky, J.A., et al.: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., 81, 230 (2008), Cherkasov, A., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 51, 2047 (2008),<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Cholesterol (C432501). Cholesterol is the principal sterol of the higher animals. Cholesterol was found in all body tissues, especial in the brain, spinal cord, and in animal fats or oils. Cholesterol is the main constituent of gallstones.<br>References Rosin, Z., et al.: Physiol. Chem., 124, 282 (1923), Schoenheimer, et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 105, 355 (1934), Gemant, et al.: Life Sci., 1, 233 (1962), Johnson, K., et al.: 4, 457 (1964),<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Metabolite of Testosterone (T155000).<br>References Shibata, N., et al.: Biochem. J., 368, 783 (2002), Sonneveld, E., et al.: Toxicol. Sci., 83, 136 (2005), Schulze, J., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 93, 2500 (2008), Sten, T., et al.: Drug Metab. Disposition, 37, 417 (2009),<br></p>

<p>Applications Testosterone Enanthate is a derivative of testosterone (T155000), the principal hormone of the testes, produced by the interstitial cells.<br>References Janjic, M.M., et al.: Reproduct. Toxicol., 34, 686 (2012); Lacreuse, A., et al.: Physiol. Behaviour., 106, 229 (2012);<br></p>

<p>Applications 4’-Hydroxy Dutasteride is an impurity of Dutasteride (D735000), a dual inhibitor of 5α-reductase isoenzymes type 1 and 2; structurally related to Finasteride (F342000). Dutasteride is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.<br>References Bakshi, R.K., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 38, 3189 (1995), Gisleskog, P.O., et al.: Brit. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 47, 53 (1999), Djavan, B., et al.: Expert Opin. Pharmacother., 6, 311 (2005)<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Exemestane; exerts biological effects as an androgen.<br>References Howell, A., et al.: Lancet, 365, 60 (2005), Goss, P., et al.: Clin. Cancer Res., 10, 5717 (2004), Buzdar, A., et al.: Lancet Oncol., 7, 633 (2006), Coates, A., et al.: J. Clin. Oncol., 25, 486 (2007), Jordan, V., et al.: Steroids, 72, 7 (2007),<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Prednicarbate (P703700).<br>References Kumar, R., et al.: Steroids, 64, 310 (1999), Kauppi, B., et al.: Biol. Chem., 278, 22748 (2003), Buchwald, P., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 49, 883 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Applications (7α,11α,12α,17α)-11,12-Epoxy-17-hydroxy-3-oxo-pregn-4-ene-7,21-dicarboxylic Acid Lactone, Methyl Ester is an impurity of eplerenone (E588775). Eplerenone is a selective aldosterone receptor antagonist (SARA), structurally similar to Spiranolactone. Eplerenone is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Eplerenone is in a class of medications called mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of aldosterone, a natural substance in the body that raises blood pressure.<br>References de Gasparo, M., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 240, 650 (1987), Delyani, J.A., et al.: Cardiovasc. Drug Rev., 19, 185 (2001), Burgess, E., et al.: Expert. Opin. Pharmacother., 5, 2573 (2004), Ravis, W.R., et al.: J. Clin. Pharmacol., 45, 810 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Applications Quinestrol is an estrogen-like compound.<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Mifepristone (M343975).<br>References Ringler, I., et al.: Metabolism, 13, 37 (1964), Gagne, D., et al.: J. Steroid. Biochem., 25, 315 (1986), Jang, G., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 52, 753 (1996), Hild, S., et al.: Hum. Reprod., 15, 822 (2000), Gainer, E., et al.: Steroids, 68, 1005 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications An impurity of the selective FP prostaglandin receptor agonist Travoprost (T715600) used as an ocularly applied intraocular pressure reducing agent.<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Budesonide (B689490) epimer R. Budesonide 22R epimer is more active than 22S epimer. Used as an antiinflammatory agent.<br>References Ryrfeldt., A., et a.: J. Steroid Biochem., 10, 317 (1979), Roth, G., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 69, 766 (1980), Clissold, S.P., et al.: Drugs, 28, 485 (1984),<br></p>

<p>Applications Anti-inflammatory (topical).<br>References Kirshbaum, J., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 8, 251 (1979),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Ethinylestradiol EP Impurity G<br>Applications An oxidative tranformation product of Norethindrone Acetate (N675990) and Ethynyl Estradiol (E685100).<br>References Ekhato, I.V. et al.: Steroids, 67, 165 (2002); Lane. P.A. et al.: J. Pharmac. Sci., 76, 44 (1987);<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Glycosides isolated from various species of Digitalis. Cardiotonic.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Novotny, J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 258, 14433 (1983), Farr, C., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 45, 3257 (2002), Van Dongen, M., et al.: Drug Discov. Today, 7, 471 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Applications 19-Hydroxyandrostendione is a novel substituted estrogen as aromatase inhibitor. It induces neuroendocrine trans-differentiation of prostate cancer cells via an ectopic olactory receptor.<br>References Polan, M., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 70, 480 (1990), Kawasaki, T., et al.: Clin. Exp. Rheumatol., 18, 743, (2000), Castagnetta, L., et al.: Clin. Cancer Res., 8, 3146 (2002); Frontiers in Oncology, May 2018, vol. 8, article 162; <a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2018.00162" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2018.00162</a>; Gen. Eng. and Biotech. News (<a href="https://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/could-prostate-cancer-be-treated-with-aromatherapy-in-the-future/81255862)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/could-prostate-cancer-be-treated-with-aromatherapy-in-the-future/81255862)</a><br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic, Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications Fluvastatin 3-Hydroxy-4,6-diene Sodium Salt is a metabolite of Fluvastatin (F601250), a synthetic HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Antilipemic.<br>References Yuan, J., et al.: Atherosclerosis, 87, 147 (1991), Tse, F.L.S., et al.: J. Clin. Pharmacol., 32, 630 (1992), Dain, J.G., et al.: Drug Metab. Disposit., 21, 567 (1993),<br></p>

<p>Applications Androstane Spin Label (ASL) is a spin labelled Androstane used to mimic Androstane.<br>References Scheidt, H., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 278, 45563 (2003);<br></p>

<p>Applications An inhibitor of steroid biosynthesis. Used as an adrenocortical suppressant. Used in the treatment of breast cancer.<br>References Komanicky, P., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 47, 1042 (1978), Mori, Y., et al., Chem. Pharm. Bull., 29, 2646 (1981), Williams, C.J., et al.: Cancer Treat. Rep., 71, 1197 (1987)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Norethindrone Acetate EP Impurity G<br>Applications 6-Oxo Norethindrone Acetate (Norethindrone Acetate EP Impurity G) is an oxidative product of Norethindrone acetate (N675990).<br>References Schroff, A.P., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 4, 268 (1975); Singh, H., et al.: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 135, 409 (1979)<br></p>

<p>Applications Progesterone (P755900) metabolite.<br>References Christy H., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., Mol., Biol., 116, 171 (2009), Peristera, O., et al.: Toxicol., Lett., 189, 219 (2009), Mori, T., et al.: Toxicol., Lett., 186, 123 (2009),<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled Estradiol (E888000) derivative.<br></p>

<p>Applications Cholesterol analog. Useful for treatment of hyperlipemia, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, obesity.<br>References Watson, K., et al.: J. Clin. Invest., 93, 2106 (1994), Wada, T., et al.: Circ. Res., 84, 166 (1999), Engelse, M., et al.: Cardiovasc. Res., 52, 281 (2001), Landis, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 277, 4713 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled metabolite of 17β-Estradiol.<br>References Cushman, M., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 38, 2041 (1995), D’Amato, R.J., et al.: Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 91, 3964 (1994), Forsis, T., et al.: Nature, 368, 237 (1994)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Latanoprost USP Related Compound B<br>Applications An impurity of commercially prepared Latanoprost (L177280). Latanoprost USP Related Compound B.<br>References Resul, B., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 36, 2242 (1993),<br></p>

<p>Applications Derivative of 19-Nortestosterone. In combination with estrogen as oral contraceptive. Progestogen.<br>References Hubner, M., et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 30, 401 (1980), Spona, J., et al.: Contraception, 56, 185 (1997), Foster, R.H., et al.: Drugs, 56, 825 (1998),<br></p>

<p>Applications The R-enantiomer of nonsteroidal selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) Ostarine (O703500).<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Desogestrel.<br>References Back, D., et al.: Br. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 26, 23 (1988), Wienkers, L., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 1990, 24, 610 (1990), Bourrie, M., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 277, 321 (1996), Ono, S., et al.: Xenobiotica, 26, 681 (1996),<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Androstenedione (A637550).<br>References Gazdar, A., et al.: Cancer Res., 50, 5488 (1990), Levesque, J., et al.: Steroids, 70, 305 (2005), Lootens, L., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 37, 2367 (2009),<br></p>

<p>Applications Fluorometholone is a glucocorticoid; anti-inflammatory.<br>References Kupferman, A., et al.: Arch. Ophthlmol., 640, 100 (1982), Tokunaga H., et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull., 32, 4012 (1984),<br></p>

<p>Applications A degradation and metabolic intermediate of Betamethasone (B3270000).<br></p>

<p>Impurity Prednicarbate USP Related Compound A<br>Applications 1,2-Dihydro Prednicarbate is a related compound of Prednicarbate (P703700). Prednicarbate related compound A. Prednicarbate USP Related Compound A.<br>References Conolly, et al.: J. Chem. Soc., 828 (1937),<br></p>

<p>Applications Deflazacort-d3, is the labeled analogue of Deflazacort (D228975), a systemic corticosteroid, and a derivative of prednisolone. Used for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.<br>References Nathansohn, G., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 10,799 (1967), Schiatti, P., et al.: Arzneim. Forsch., 30, 1543 (1980), Cavall-Perin, P., et al.: Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 26, 357 (1984), Imbimbo, B., et al.: Adv. Exp. Med. Biol., 171, 241 (1984),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Triamcinolone EP Impurity B<br>Applications Triamcinolone 21-Acetate is an impurity of Triamcinolone (T767160), a glucocorticoid used as an antiasthmatic.<br>References Florey, K., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 1, 397 (1972), Bernstein, I.L., et al.: Chest, 81, 20 (1982)<br></p>

<p>Applications 4-Hydroxyatorvastatin is a hydroxylated metabolite of Atorvastatin, a selective, competitive HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Atorvastatin is the only drug in its class specfically indicated for lowering both elevated LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides in patients with hypercholesterolemia.<br>References Smith, S. et al.: Am. J. Cardiol., 80, 10H (1997); Jacobsen, W. et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 28, 1369 (2000); Istvan, E. et al.: Science, 292, 1160 (2001); Tabernero, L. et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 278, 19933 (2003); Bratton, L. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 15, 5576 (2007);<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled metabolite of Estradiol (E888000).<br>References Marrian, B., et al.: Biochem. J., 59, 136 (1955), Dietel, M., et al.: Cancer Res., 50, 6100 (1990), Schumacher, G., et al.: Clin. Cancer Res., 5, 493 (1999), Robert, J., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 46, 4805 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Metabolite of Testosterone (T155000).<br>References Shibata, N., et al.: Biochem. J., 368, 783 (2002), Sonneveld, E., et al.: Toxicol. Sci., 83, 136 (2005), Schulze, J., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 93, 2500 (2008), Sten, T., et al.: Drug<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Desonide 21-Acetate is a reactant in the synthesis of 7α-halogenocorticosteroids with anti-inflammatory activity.<br>References De, K., et. al.: J. Indian Chem. Soc., 79, 513 (2002)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Latanoprost USP Related Compound A<br>Stability Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications Prostaglandin analog; prodrug of active acid metabolite. It is a synthetic derivative of the natural prostaglandin PGF2α, used as an anti-glaucoma agent that is effective in various types of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Latanoprost USP Related Compound A.<br>References Resul, B., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 36, 2242 (1993), Toris, C., et al.: Ophthalmology, 100, 1297 (1993), Holmstrom, S., et al.: Curr. Med. Res. Op., 21, 1875 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Applications A synthetic diethyl-ether of Estradiol with no distal hormonal effects, in patients undergoing surgical correction for stress urinary incontinence (SUI).<br>References Kelleher, C., et al.: Br. J. Obstet. Gynaecol., 104, 1374 (1997), Deffieux, X., et al.: J. Gynecol. Obstet. Biol. Reprod., 35, 678 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Applications An 5,6-trans isomeric impurity of the selective FP prostaglandin receptor agonist Travoprost (T715600).<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled metabolite of Pregnenolone (P712200).<br>References Kramer, R., et al.: J. Steroid Biochemi., 18, 715 (1983), Hiwatashi, A., et al.: J. Biochem., 98, 619 (1985), Eiichi, T., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Sci., 95, 140 (2004),<br></p>

<p>Applications 11β,21-dihydroxypregna-1,4,16-triene-3,20-dione is a derivative of Prednisolone (P703740) and an intermediate in the synthesis of isoxazolinopregnadienes which exhibit anti-inflammatory activity.<br>References Khalil, M.A., et al.: Med. Chem. Res., 6, 52 (1996); Kwon, T., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 38, 1048 (1995)<br></p>

<p>Applications A Vitamin D derivative.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Koeffler, M.R., et al.: Blood, 74, 82 (1989),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity D<br>Applications Betamethasone 21-acetate-17-propionate (Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity D) is a related compound of Betamethasone dipropionate (B327005).<br>References Grootveld, M., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 37, 271 (1988), Chen, B., et al.: Steriods, 74, 30 (2009), Mikami, E., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 28, 261 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of the neuroactive steroid Progesterone (PROG) (P755900).<br>References Wiebe, J., et al.: Cancer Res., 60, 936 (2000), Lacasa, D., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 276, 11512 (2001), Johansson, I., et al.: Brain Res., 934, 125 (2002), Leonhardt, S., et al.: Steroids, 68, 761 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Applications Calcipotriol Monohydrate is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, which is a biologically active form of Vitamin D3 (1). Calcipotriol Monohydrate can be used to treat psoriasis (2).<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References (1) Kim, D. H., et al.: Ann Dermatol. 24, 341 (2012) (2) Queille-Roussel, C., et al.: Clin Drug Investig (2016)<br></p>

<p>Applications 4-Hydroxy Estradiol 1-N7-Guanine is an estrogen metabolite formed with DNA which can lead to the mutations that initiate breast, prostate, and other types of cancer. Estrogen-DNA depurinating adducts as biomarkers of cancer risk and their use in cancer detection and prevention.<br>References Chakravarti, D., et al.: Mutat. Res., 456, 17 (2000), Liehr, J., et al.: Endocr. Rev., 21, 4054 (2000), Chakravarti, D., et al.: Oncogene, 20, 7945 (2001), Cavalieri, E., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 14, 1041 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Applications A 16α-substituted Prednisolone as potent topical antiinflammatory agent.<br>References Lutsky, B.N., et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 29, 1662 (1979),<br></p>

<p>Applications Ospemifene-d4 is the isotope labelled analog of Ospemifene (O703000). Ospemifene is used to treat dyspareunia. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) acting similarly to an estrogen.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Rutanen, E., et al.: Menopause, 10, 433 (2003);<br></p>

<p>Applications 5β-Dihydro Progesterone-d8 is labelled which is labelled 5β-Dihydro Progesterone (D449280), a metabolite of the neuroactive steroid Progesterone (PROG) (P755900).<br>References Wiebe, J., et al.: Cancer Res., 60, 936 (2000), Lacasa, D., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 276, 11512 (2001), Johansson, I., et al.: Brain Res., 934, 125 (2002), Leonhardt, S., et al.: Steroids, 68, 761 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Applications Nortestosterone derivative. Often found as an impurity in Dienogest (D441870).<br></p>

<p>Applications Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Impurity C is a derivative of Dexamethasone Sodium Phospahte, which is an impurity compound of Dexamethasone (D298800). Dexamethasone regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. it also inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase.<br>References Wershil, B.K., et al.: Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol., 107, 323 (1995), Riccardi, C., et al.: Cell Death Diff., 6, 1182 (1999), Llanos, S.L. and Roldan, A.: Bio Cell, 23, 29 (1999)<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications A metabolite of Diethylstilbestrol.<br>References Liehr, J.G., et al.: Steroids, 40, 713 (1982),<br></p>

<p>Applications 4-Hydroxy Ospemifene is an Ospemifene (O703000) impurity, used to treat dyspareunia. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) acting similarly to an estrogen.<br>References Rutanen, E., et al.: Menopause, 10, 433 (2003);<br></p>

<p>Applications Isotope labelled Digitoxin (D445950), is used as a cardiotonic.<br> Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package<br>References Foerster, et al.: Arch. Int. Pharmacodyn. Ther., 159, 1 (1966), Jakovljevic, I.M., Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 3, 149 (1974)<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled metabolite of Cholesterol (C432501).<br>References Marx, J., et al.: Science, 294, 508 (2001), Plosch, T., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 277, 33870 (2002), Lund, E., et al.: J .Biol. Chem., 278, 22980 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Applications Estrone Enol Diacetate can be applied as a substrate for human paroxonases. A steroid with potential to be inhibitor of NADH-oxidase and succinate oxidase.<br>References Teiber, J. et al.: Arch. Biochem. Bioiphys. 461, 24 (2007); Stoppani, A. et al.: Arch. Biochem. Biophys., 127, 463 (1968)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Megestrol Acetate EP Impurity H<br>Applications (2α)-Methyl Megestrol Acetate (Megestrol Acetate EP Impurity H) is a related impurity in Megestrol acetate (M208050).<br>References Schneider, F., et al.: Helv. Chim. Acta, 56, 2396 (1973), Aisner, J., et al.: Semin. Oncol., 15, 68 (1988), Krischenowski, D., et al.: Steroids, 58, 278 (1993), Bratoeff, E., et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull., 51, 1132 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Applications Atorvastatin Derivative<br></p>

<p>Impurity Betamethasone Valerate EP Impurity E<br>Applications Betamethasone 21-Valerate (Betamethasone Valerate EP Impurity E) is an isomeric impurity of Betamethasone 17-Valerate (B327075), as an corticosteroid. Betamethasone 21-Valerate was generated in the stress study of the active drug Betamethasone 17-Valerate (B327075).<br>References Caron, J.C., et al.: J. Pharmaceut. Sci., 73, 1703 (1984); Stouch, T.R., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 29, 2125 (1986);<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Eplerenone. Used in combination therapy for treatment of cardiovascular disorders.<br>References Staessen, J., et al.: J. Endocrinol., 91, 457 (1981), de Gasparo, M., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 240, 650 (1987), MacFadyen, R., et al.: Cardiovasc. Res., 35, 30 (1997),<br></p>

<p>Applications Testosterone 17-Decanoate, is an ester of Testosterone (T155000). Testosterone 17-Decanoate, can be used as a potential long-acting male contraceptive, with the combination of subcutaneous etonogestrel implants .<br>References Brady, B. M., et al.: Human Reproduction, 21 (1), 285 (2006); Themmen, A., et al.: Endocr. Rev. 21, 551 (2000);<br></p>

<p>Applications 20α-Dihydro Pregnenolone is a metabolite of Pregnenolone (P712200).<br>References Purdy, R., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 33, 1572 (1990), Bixo, M., et al.: Brain Res., 764, 173 (1997), Huang, X., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 275, 29452 (2000),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Ethinylestradiol EP Impurity D<br>Applications 17b-Estradiol is the major estrogen (1) secreted by the premenopausal ovary (2).This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs). Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, and food contaminants.<br>References 1. Salole, E. et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs. 1986 15, 23 283-3182. Lievertz, R. et al.: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1987 May;156(5):1289-93.<br></p>

<p>Impurity Levonorgestrel EP Impurity B<br>Applications 13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinor-17α-pregn-5(10)-en-20-yn-3-one (Levonorgestrel EP Impurity B) is an impurity of Levonorgestrel.<br>References McGinty, D., et al.: Endocrinology, 24, 829 (1939), Belanger, A., et al.: Steroids, 37, 361 (1981), Nieman, L., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 61, 536 (1985), Klebe, G., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 37, 4130 (1994),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications An antineoplastic (hormonal).<br>References Giudici, D., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 30, 391 (1988), Evans, T.R.J., et al.: Cancer Res., 52, 5933 (1992), Zilembo, N., et al.: Brit. J. Cancer, 72, 1007 (1995)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity A / Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity B<br>Applications Betamethasone 17-Propionate (Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity A) is a degradation product of Betamethasone. Glucocorticoid.<br>References Andersson, P., et al.: J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 36, 763 (1984), Wurthwein, G., et al.: Biopharm. Drug Dispos., 11, 381 (1990), Samtani, M., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 93, 726 (2004), Samtani, M., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 33, 1124 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Applications Dutasteride β-Dimer is a dimer impurity of Dutasteride (D735000); a dual inhibitor of 5α-reductase isoenzymes type 1 and 2. Dutasteride is structurally related to Finasteride (F342000) and is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.<br>References Bakshi, R.K., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 38, 3189 (1995); Gisleskog, P.O., et al.: Brit. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 47, 53 (1999); Djavan, B., et al.: Expert Opin. Pharmacother., 6, 311 (2005)<br></p>

<p>Applications Lynestrenol is an orally available progestogen hormone used in contraception to avoid hereditary angiodema as well as in treatment of ischemic stroke.<br>References Saule, C. et al.: Clin. Exp. Allergy, 43, 475 (2013); Beraki, S. et al.: PLoS One., 8, e69233 (2013);<br></p>