Steroids and Derivatives

Applications Labelled Limaprost (L461500). Limaprost is an analog of Prostaglandin E1 with structural modifications intended to give it a prolonged half-life and greater potency. Limaprost is used as an antianginal.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Tsuboi, T., et al.: Arch. Int. Pharmacodyn., 247, 89 (1980), Adaikan, P.G., et al.: Prostaglandins Med., 6, 449 (1981), Kottegoda, S.R., et al.: Prostaglandins Leukotrienes Med., 8, 343 (1982), Ishizaki, T., et al.: Chest, 85, 382 (1984),

Applications Isotope labelled Ethynyl Estradiol (E685100), an oral contraceptive (1), is a synthetic steroid with high oral estrogenic potency. Used in estrogen replacement therapy (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.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
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Impurity Finasteride EP Impurity B
Applications 3-Oxo-4-aza-5α-αndrost-1-ene-17β-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester (Finasteride EP Impurity B) is an impurity of Finasteride (F342000) and Dutasteride (D735000). An intermediate in the synthesis of Finasteride and Dutasteride, 5α-reductase inhibitors used for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia acne, seborrhea, female hirsutism, prostatitis, and prostatic carcinoma and other hyperandrogenetic related disorders. Finasteride impurity.
References Bakshi., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 38, 3189 (1995),

Impurity Fluocinolone Acetonide EP Impurity A
Applications Fluocinolone Acetonide-21-carboxylic Acid, is a derivative of Fluocinolone Acetonide (F455800), which is a Corticosteroid, used in dermatology to reduce skin inflammation and relieve itching
References Sammul, et al.: J. Assoc. Off. Agric. Chem., 47, 952 (1964), Emerson, M.V., et al.: BioDrugs, 21, 245 (2007),

Applications Testosterone Octanoate is a metabolite of testosterone (T155000), which is used in biological studies to determine the hemolytic and lipophilic activity of this anabolic steroid.
References Biagi, G.L., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 13, 944 (1970); Biagi, G. L., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 18, 873 (1975)

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications A synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Al-Badr, A.A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 19, 145 (1990),

Impurity Cyproterone Acetate EP Impurity F
Applications Cyproterone (Cyproterone Acetate EP Impurity F) is an antiandrogen, suppresses Testosterone and its metabolites. Derivatives of Cyproterone are administered to patients suffering from hypersexuality and to help facilitate the sexual transformation of male-to-female transsexuals.
References Gracia, T., et al.: Toxicol. App. Pharmacol., 225, 142 (2007), Ahlin, G., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 51, 5932 (2008), Gohil, V., et al.: Nat. Biotechnol., 28, 249 (2010), Bovee, T., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 118, 85 (2010),

Applications Betamethasone Acid is a derivative of Betamethasone (B327000), a gluccocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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),

Applications 4-Hydroxytestosterone is an anabolic steroid and does not have any therapeutic indication. 4-Hydroxytestosterone is metabolite of the aromatase inhibitor Formestane (F692250). 4-Hydroxytestosterone concentration in the urine can be used as a biomarker for steroid misuse.Controlled Substance.
References Kohler, M. et al.: Steroids, 72, 278 (2007); Brodie, A.M. et al.: J. Steroid. Biochem., 14, 693 (1981); Van Renterghem, P. et al.: Steroids, 75, 154 (2010);

Applications Glucocorticoid; anti-inflammatory.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Sammul, et al.: J. Assoc. Off. Agric. Chem., 47, 952 (1964), Brunmair, B., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Therap., 311, 109 (2004), Emerson, M.V., et al.: BioDrugs, 21, 245 (2007),

Impurity Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity A / Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity B
Applications Betamethasone 17-Propionate (Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity A) is a degradation product of Betamethasone. Glucocorticoid.
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),

Applications A metabolite of Androstenedione (A637550).
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),

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.
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)

Applications A metabolite of Norgestimate. Note- The oxime isomerizes when: 1) Heated in any solvent or heating the crystalline form 2) Dissolved in MeOH at room temperature very quickly 3) Dissolved in acetone or CHCl3 at room temperature in a couple of hours at room temperature4) In EtOAc or EtOAc/isooctane over a couple of days at RT. It is stable in the crystalline form.
References Phillips, A., et al.: Steroids, 55, 373 (1990)

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Glucocorticoid.
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),

Applications A synthetic steroid with weak estrogenic, androgenic and progestogenic activity. A pharamceutical used in the treatment of menopausal syndrome.
References de Visser, J., et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 34, 1010 (1984), Geusens, P., et al.: Maturitas Suppl, 1, 1 (1987)

Applications Palovarotene, is a highly selective retinoic acid receptor gamma (RAR-γ) agonist that is under investigation as a potential treatment for emphysema.
References Hind, M., et al.: Curr. Opinion Invest. Drugs, 10(11), 1243 (2009); Stolk, J., et al.: Therap. advances Respi. dise., 4, 319 (2010);

Applications A metabolite of Digoxin (Dx) (D446575).
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Fujii, Y., et al.: Clin. Chem., 37, 476 (1991), Salphati, L., et al.: Xenobiotica, 29, 171 (1999), Song, S., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 27, 689 (1999),

Applications 7-Keto Cholesterol is a metabolite of Cholesterol.
References Wang, J., et al.: Biochemistry, 43, 1010 (2004), Lemaire-Ewing, S., et al.: Cell Biol. Toxicol., 21, 97 (2005), Fuda, H., et al.: J. Lipid Res., 48, 1343 ( 2007), Sasaki, H., et al.: Metabolism, 56, 357 (2007),

Applications Estradiol (E888000) derivative. An estrogen.
References Salole, E.G., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 15, 283 (1986), Lievertz, R.W., et al.: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 156, 1289 (1987),

Applications Labelled Cyproterone (C989090). An antiandrogen, suppresses Testosterone and its metabolites. Derivatives of Cyproterone are administered to patients suffering from hypersexuality and to help facilitate the sexual transformation of male-to-female transsexuals.
References Gracia, T., et al.: Toxicol. App. Pharmacol., 225, 142 (2007), Ahlin, G., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 51, 5932 (2008), Gohil, V., et al.: Nat. Biotechnol., 28, 249 (2010), Bovee, T., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 118, 85 (2010),

Applications Desogestrel intermediate.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Bergink, E., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 14, 175 (1981), Phillips, A., et al.: Contraception, 36, 181 (1987)

Impurity Abiraterone Impurity 5
Applications 17-Iodo-androsta-5,16-diene-3β-ol is an analog of Abiraterone (A108490) and is used as a reagent in the synthesis of C-17-heteroaryl steroidal CYP17 inhibitors/antiandrogens which exhibit antitumor activity. Abiraterone Impurity 5
References Handratta, V.D., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 48, 2972 (2005)

Applications 6β-Hydroxy-11-deoxycortisol is a corticosteroid which is a metabolite of Cortisol (H714615), a steroid hormone, more specifically a glucocorticoid, produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland. Cortisol is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoids.
References Vigore, L., et al.: Cancer Ther., 6, 699 (2008), Puurunen, J., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 94, 1973 (2009), Lemos, D., et al.: J. Endocrinol., 201, 275 (2009), Chen, S., et al.: Am. J. Physiol., 296 (2009),

Applications Testosterone Undecylenate is an ester metabolite of Testosterone (T155000), which is the main hormone of the testes, produced by the interstitial cells. It is a major circulating androgen; converted by 5α-reductase in androgen-dependent target tissues to 5α-dehydrotestosterone that is required for normal male sexual differentiation. Also converted by aromatization to Estradiol.
References McFarland, K., et al.: Science, 245, 494 (1989); Heckert, L., et al.: Mol. Endocrinol., 12, 1499 (1998); Themmen, A., et al.: Endocr. Rev. 21, 551 (2000); Kumar, R., et al.: Biol. Reprod., 65, 710 (2001);

Applications A derivatives of Dexamethasone (D298800), an analog of cortical hormones.
References Giesen, E.M., et al.: Molec. Cell. Endocrinol., 22, 153 (1981),

Applications 11α-Hydroxy Canrenone is the key intermediate in the synthesis of Eplerenone, a cardiovascular drug. Canrenone was biotransformed into 11α-Hydroxycanrenone by Aspergillus ochraceus SIT34205.
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Impurity Fulvestrant EP Impurity A
Applications Fulvestrant (F862500) impurity A. The S-isomer of Fulvestrant.
References Sharman, G.J., et al.: Mag. Resonance Chem., 39, 549 (2001),

Applications An intermediate of Deflazacort (D228975), a systematic corticosteroid.
References Nathansohn, G. et al.: Steroids, 13, 365 (1969); Nathansohn, G., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 10,799 (1967), Schiatti, P., et al.: Arzneim. Forsch., 30, 1543 (1980),

Applications A potential metabolite of STS 557 (Dienogest)(D441870). A steroid with antiglucocorticoid activity.
References Kloosterboer, H., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 31, 567 (1988),

Applications The trans metabolite of Latanoprost (L177280), Prostaglandin analog.
References Botchkareva, N., et al.: FASEB J., 115, 645 (2001),

Applications Δ7-Stigmasterol is an analog of Stigmasterol (S686750); a plant sterol that is used as a precursor in the synthesis of progesterone.
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)

Impurity Budesonide EP Impurity L
Applications 11-Keto Budesonide (Budesonide EP Impurity L) is an impurity of Budesonide (B689490), an antiinflammatory agent.
References Brattsand, R., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 16, 779 (1982), Clissold, S., et al.: Drugs, 28, 485 (1984), Edsbacker, S., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 15, 403 (1987), Pozo, O., et al.: Anal. Bioanal. Chem., 398, 1759 (2010),

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications 3β-Hydroxydesogestrel is a metabolite of Desogestrel (D296875), a progestogen with low androgenic potency.
References Viinikka, L., et al.: Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 15, 349 (1979), Bergink, E.W., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 14, 175 (1981)

Applications A corticosteroid (derivative of prednisolone), approved for the treatment of post-operative ocular inflammation.
References Kapp, A., et al.: J. Allergy and Clin. Immunol., 110, 277 (2002), Yasueda, S., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 30, 1735 (2003), Yamaguchi, M., et al.: Int. J. Pharm., 301, 121 (2005),

Applications Aldosterone is an adrenocortical steroid which exerts regulatory influence on metabolism of electrolytes and water. Biologically active aldosterone isomer; a mineralocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex that induces urinary excretion of K+ and renal reabsorptioon of Na+. Exists as an equilibrium mixture of the aldehyde and the hemiacetal.
References Simpson, et al.: Experienta, 9, 333 (1953), Morel, A., et al.: Nature, 356, 523 (1992), Arima, S., et al.: Clin. Exp. Nephrol., 7, 172 (2003), Hirasawa, A., et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol., 267, 71 (1994), Hiroyama, M., et al.: Mol. Endocrinol., 21, 247 (2007),

Applications Equilenin is a naturally occuring estrogenic steroidal hormone (1,2) isolated from urine of pregnant mares (3). Not found in human urine. Component of conjugated estrogenic hormones. Estrogen. 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.
References 1. Corbellini, A. et L.: Farmaco Sci. 1964 Nov;19:913-22.2. Stein, R. et al.: Tetrahedron 1970 Apr;26(8):1917-33.3. Nett, T. et al.: J. Reprod. Fertil. Suppl. 1975 Oct;(23):457-62.

Applications Preclinical profile of Ciclesonide, a novel corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma.
References Austin, R., et al.: Eur. Respir. J., 20, 1386 (2002), Belvisi, M.G., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 314, 568 (2005), Richter, K., et al.: J. Clin. Pharmacol., 45, 146 ( 2005).

Impurity Betamethasone Acetate EP Impurity D
Applications 9β,11β-Epoxy-17,21-dihydroxy-16β-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 21-Acetate is an intermediate in the production of Betamethasone (B327000), which is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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)

Applications Labelled Norgestrel. It is an excellent progestational and ovulation inhibiting steroid. The bioactive enantiomer is levorotatory. Progestogen; oral contraceptive.
References Sopirak, A.M., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 4, 294 (1975), Dunson, T.R., et al.: Contraception, 48, 109 (1993),

Impurity Estradiol EP Impurity A/ Ethinylestradiol EP Impurity C
Applications Estrone is a metabolite of 17β-Estradiol (E888000). During the metabolism, it is in rapid equilibrium with Estriol (E888960) and 17β-Estradiol (E888000) (1). Causes the feminization of male fish at human and animal waste sites (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.
References 1. Both, D. et al.: Anal. Prof. Drug Subst. 1983 12 pp135-1892. Goodman-Gruen, D. et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab. 1996 Aug;81(8):2999-3003.

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications A labelled glucocorticoid, antiasthmatic (inhalant); antiallergic (nasal).
References Florey, K., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 1, 397 (1972), Bernstein, I.L., et al.: Chest, 81, 20 (1982),

Applications Pregnenolone-d4, is the labeled analogue of the Pregnenolone (P712200), which is a steroid hormone involved in the steroidogenesis of progesterone, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and estrogens.
References Bjondahl, K., et al.: Med. Biol., 54, 454 (1976), Geick, A., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 276, 14581 (2001), Johnson, D., et al.: Toxicol. Sci., 66, 16 (2002), Abe, C., et al.: Lipids, 42, 637 (2007),

Applications A labelled metabolite of Estradiol (E888000).
References Fishman, H.G, et al.: Biochemistry, 8, 4304 (1969), Ryan, Sugar, J., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 50, 137 (1980), Numazawa, M., et al.: Steroids, 38, 149 (1981), Travis, R., et al.: Breast Cancer Res., 5, 239 (2003),

Applications Isotope labelled Norethindrone (N676000), a labelled progesterone in combination with acetate used as an oral contraceptive (1,2). It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, and food contaminants.
References 1. Shroff, A. et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subst. 1975 ; 4;268-2932. Singh, H. et al.: Am. J .Obstet. Gynecol. 1979 Oct 1;135(3):409-14

Impurity Norethindrone Acetate EP Impurity F
Applications 6β-Hydroxy Norethindrone Acetate (Norethindrone Acetate EP Impurity F) is an oxidative product of the drug Norethindrone (N676000). Norethindrone impurity.
References Reif, V., et al.: Pharmaceutical Res., 4, 54 (1987), Rao, P., et al.: Steroids, 59, 621 (1994),

Applications A metabolite of Tibolone. A synthetic steroid with weak estrogenic, androgenic and progestogenic activity. A pharamceutical used in the treatment of menopausal syndrome.
References Belman, S., et al.: Cancer Res., 32, 450 (1972), Shirahashi, H., et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull., 41, 1664 (1993), Hoyte, R., et al.: Steroids, 58, 13 (1993), Sandker, G., et al.: Xenobiotica, 24, 143 (1994), Colombo, D., et al.: Eur. J. Med. Chem., 40, 69 (2005),

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.
References Rutanen, E., et al.: Menopause, 10, 433 (2003);

Applications An aromatase inhibitor.
References Aello, A., et al.: J. Nat. Prod., 54, 281 (1991), Salaja, B.A., et al.: Steroids, 59, 330 (1994), Hunter, A.C., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 87, 301 (2003),

Impurity Cholecalciferol EP Impurity A
Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications 5,6-trans-Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol EP Impurity A) is the major photoisomer of Vitamin D3 analog, as an impurity.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Bikle, D., et al.: Biochemistry, 25, 1545 (1986), Webb, A., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 68, 882 (1989), Baran, D., et al.: J. Cell Biochem., 50, 124 (1992), Tian, X., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 268, 14888 (1993),

Applications Testosterone (T155000) derivative. It is a potent androgen with anabolic properties. Since the begining of the year 2005, the use of steroid precursors (prohormones) is illegal in the United States. Controlled substance.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Liao, S., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 248, 6154 (1973), Saartok, T., et al.: Endocrinology, 114, 2100 (1984), Sugawara, T., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 278, 42487 (2003),

Applications The active metabolite of the widely used non-steroidal antagonist Flutamide (F598850). Shown to be an antianhydrogen.
References Katchen, B., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 41, 373 (1975), Fau, D., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 269, 954 (1994), Anzenbacher, P., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 30, 100 (2002), Norlin, M., et al.: J. Lipid Res., 43, 721 (2002),

Applications Steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum. Induces maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium; suppresses ovulation. Progesterone is implicated in the etiology of breast cancer.This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs).
References Anderson, E., et al.: Breast Cancer Res., 4, 197 (2002), Lanari, C., et al.: Breast Cancer Res., 4, 240 (2002), Albrecht, E.D., et al.: Front. Biosci., 8, 416 (2003), Qiu, M., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 85, 147 (2003),

Impurity Medroxyprogesterone Acetate USP Related Compound B
Applications An orally active progestogen used in hormone replacement therepy (HRT), in the past has been used as a component of oral contraceptives.SMedroxyprogesterone Acetate USP Related Compound B.
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),

Impurity Progesterone EP Impurity C
Applications 20β-Dihydroprogesterone (Progesterone EP Impurity C) is an impurity of Progesterone (P755900), a steroid hormone secreted by the corpus luteum. Progesterone have various significant physiological roles, such as inducing the maturation and secretory activities of the uterine endothelium and the suppression of ovulation. Progesterone is also implicated in the etiology of breast cancer.
References Anderson, E., et al.: Breast Cancer Res., 4, 197 (2002), Lanari, C., et al.: Breast Cancer Res., 4, 240 (2002), Albrecht, E.D., et al.: Front. Biosci., 8, 416 (2003), Qiu, M., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 85, 147 (2003),

Applications Isotope labelled 17β-Estradiol (E888000), which is the major estrogen (1) secreted by the premenopausal ovary (2).Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, and food contaminants.
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.

Applications 1-(2,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propan-1-one is an antioxidant and also has anti cancer effects on human breast cancer MCF-7 cells and Hep3B human hepatocellular carcinoma cells.
References Choi, Eun Jeong, et al.: Mol. Med. Rep., 9(1), 328-332 (2014);Choi, Eun Jeong, et al.: Onco.Lett., 6(6), 1784-1788 (2013);Choi, Eun Jeong, et al.: Inter. J.of Mol. Med., 31(3), 726-730 (2013)

Applications 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.
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Applications A metabolite of Norethindrone (N676000).
References Layne, D.S., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 12, 905 (1963),

Applications Labelled Estradiol (E888000) derivative. An estrogen.
References Salole, E.G., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 15, 283 (1986), Lievertz, R.W., et al.: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 156, 1289 (1987),

Applications The 17β-metabolite of Equilin (E592800).
References Enmark, E., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 82, 4258 (1997), Wang, Z., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 43, 2419 (2000), Jiang, X., et al.: Steroids, 71, 334 (2006),

Impurity Ethinylestradiol EP Impurity B
Applications 9,11-Dehydro Ethynyl Estradiol (Ethinylestradiol EP Impurity B) is a degradation product of Ethynyl Estradiol (EE); an impurity of Ethynyl Estradiol (E685100).
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Pang, C., et al.: Steroids, 23, 203 (1974), Leese, M., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 49, 7683 (2006), Krstic, N., et al.: Steroids, 72, 406 (2007),

Applications 6α,9α-Difluoroprednisolone 17-Acetate, is an impurity of Difluprednate (D445925), which is shown to have antiinflammatory activity.
References Vitali, R., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 20, 853 (1977);

Applications 6β-Hydroxy Dutasteride is a hydroxylated derivative of Dutasteride (D735000).

Impurity Finasteride EP Impurity A
Applications Dihydro Finasteride (Finasteride EP Impurity A) is the reduced product of Finasteride (F342000): a mechanism-based inhibitor of human prostate and skin steroid 5α-reductase. It forms an enzyme-bound NADP-dihydrofinasteride adduct during this inhibitory process.
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Applications Dexamethasone 9,11-Epoxide-d5, is the labeled analogue of the unlabeled (D298795 ), a Dexamethasone intermediate.
References Isogai, M., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 44, 141 (1993),

Applications Estradiol Cypionate is present in injectable contraceptive formulations. Used in hormone replacement therapy with potential for improving cognition in post-menopausal women.
References Thurman, A. et al.: Contra., 87, 738 (2013); Sales, J. et al.: Theriogen., 78, 510 (2012); Rapp, P. et al.: J. neurosci., 23, 5708 (2003);

Applications 11-Dehydrocorticosterone is a precursor to corticosterone (C695700), converted by 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1) which plays a role in glucocorticoid-induced insulin resistance.
References Morgan, S. et al.: Diabetes, 58, 2506 (2009);

Applications Tetrahydrocorticosterone is a urinary steroid metabolite that decreases in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Tetrahydrocorticosterone is a potential biomarker of pathol. adrenal function.
References Poor, V., et. al.: Chromatographia, 60, S165 (2004); Kotlowska, A., et. al.: J. Chromatogr. B, 879, 359 (2011)