Steroids and Derivatives

<p>Impurity USP Exemestane Related Compound C<br>Applications Boldenone related steroid; anabolic androgenic steroid.<br>References Watanabe, K., et al.: J. Appl. Bacteriol., 62, 1511 (1987), Barthakur, S., et al.: J. Basic Microbiol., 36, 383 (1996),Grinenko, G., et al.: Pharmaceut. Chem. J., 36, 510 (2002), Bhat, S., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 280, 33015 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Applications 5-(4-Fluorophenyl)-2,3-dihydro-3-(1-methylethyl)-2-oxo-N,4-diphenyl-1-[2-tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl]ethyl]-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide is a photodegradation product of Atorvastatin (A791750).<br>References Cermola, F., et al.: Tetrahedron., 62, 7390 (2006);<br></p>

<p>Applications 16α-Methylprednisolone is the 16α-Methyl analogue of Prednisolone (P703740). 16α-Methylprednisolone is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid.<br>References Biju, P. et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 22, 1086 (2012); Dausse, J.P. et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 13, 948 (1977):<br></p>

<p>Applications The 22S-metabolite of Cholesterol (C432501). 22-Hydroxycholesterol inhibits chemokine receptor activity.<br>References Samson, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 272, 24934 (1997), Mackay, C., et al.: Nature Immunol., 2, 95 (2001), Navenot, J., et al.: J. Mol. Biol., 313, 1181 (2001),<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Diogoxin (D446575). Cardiotonic. A representative lot is 95.4% d3, 3.4% d2, 1.2% d1 no dectable d0.<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 Aronson, J.K., et al.: Clin. Pharmacokinet, 5,137 (1980), Foss, P.R.B., Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 9, 207 (1980),<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications A metabolite of Deflazacort, a systemic corticosteroid, a derivative of prednisolone and used for rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.<br>References Hahn, T.J., et al.: Calcif. Tissue Int., 31, 109 (1980), Cavall-Perin, P., et al.: Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 26, 357 (1984)<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Dydrogesterone. A synthetic progestin largely used in hormone therapy, on the central nervous system by studying two markers of the neuroendocrine function: the neurosteroid allopregnanolone and the opioid .beta.-endorphin. Progestogen.<br>References Bernardi, F., et al.: Eur. J. Endocrinol., 138, 316 (1998), Rupprecht, R., et al.: Steroids, 64, 83 (1999), Uzunova, V., et al.: Brain Res., 976, 1 (2003), Pluchino, N., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 102, 205 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Applications Estra-5(10),9(11)-diene-3,17-dione, can be used as an intermediate for the synthesis of 3-keto-desogestrel.<br>References Wang, R., et al.: Zhongguo Yaowu Huaxue Zazhi, 4, 187 (1994);<br></p>

<p>Applications Prostaglandin analog, used to treat glaucoma and other degenerative diseases of the eye.<br>References Rhee, D.J., et al.: Clinic. Ophthalmol., 2, 313 (2008), Hernandez, M., et al.: Exp. Eye Res., 86, 798 (2008), Nagata, T., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Sci., 106, 423 (2008), Ikeda, Y., et al.: J. Ocular Pharmacol. Ther., 24, 230 (2008),<br></p>

<p>Applications Dienogest-d8 (major) is labelled derivative of 19-Nortestosterone. It is used in combination with estrogen as oral contraceptive.<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>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications Synthetic analog of vitamin D. Antihyperparathyroid.<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 Sidek, H., et al.: Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 801, 26 (1984), Ciftci, M., et al.: J. Pharmacol., 54, 275 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Pregnenolone monosulfate (3β-Hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one monosulfate) is a potent nootropic steroid used in the study of neuroticism and depression.</p>

<p>Impurity Betamethasone Valerate EP Impurity C<br>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Dexamethasone Valerate (Betamethasone Valerate EP Impurity C) is an impurity of Dexamethasone (D298800), which is a glucocorticoid that is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Dexamethasone regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Dexamethasone 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>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.<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>Applications A next-generation selective estrogen receptor modulator for treating disorders associated with increased bone turnover and osteopenia.<br>References Baumann, R., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 55, 841 (1998), Ammann, P., et al.: Osteoporos Int., 10, 369 (1999), Alexandersen, P., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 86, 755 (2001), Bourrin, S., et al.: Bone, 30, 195 (2002), Buzdar, A., et al.: J. Clin. Oncol., 21, 1007 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Betamethasone Acetate EP Impurity C<br>Applications Betamethasone 11β,21-Diacetate is an impurity of Betamethasone 21-Acetate (B327025); a glucocorticoid steroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties which can be used in treatment of asthma and itching.<br>References Kerns, E., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 90, 1838 (2001); Seidler, J., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 46, 4477 (2003); Alsenz, J., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 96, 1748 (2007)<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications Fluocinonide 22 Methyl Homologue is a steriod and a derivative compound of Fluocinolone Acetonide (F455800) with anti-inflammatory activity.<br>References Sammul, et al.: J. Assoc. Off. Agric. Chem., 47, 952 (1964), Emerson, M.V., et al.: BioDrugs, 21, 245 (2007),<br></p>

<p>Applications A systemic corticosteroid. 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>Applications Glucocorticoid; an intermediate in the biosynthesis of aldosterone, isolated from the adrenal cortex.<br>References Schmidt, M., et al.: Endocrinol., 150, 2709 (2009), Bailey, M., et al.: J. Immunol., 182, 7888 (2009), Brunton, P., et al.: J. Neurosci., 29, 6449 (2009), Pruett, S., et al.: Toxicol. Sci., 109, 265 (2009),<br></p>

<p>Applications 6-Dehydroprogesterone is an impurity found in progesterone (P755900).<br>References Maslov, L., et al.: Khimiko-Farmatsevticheskii Zhurnal, 29, 53 (1995); Sokolova, T., et al.: Khimiko-Farmatsevticheskii Zhurnal , 19, 236 (1985)<br></p>

<p>Applications 6-Ketoprogesterone is used in the synthesis and biological evaluation of steroidal deivatives as selective inhibitors of AKR1B10. AKR1B10 is a promising anti-cancer therapeutic target.<br>References Zhang, W., et al.: Steroids, 86, 39 (2014)<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications 5β-Dihydrocortisol-d6 is an isotope labelled analog of 5β-Dihydrocortisol (D448595). 5β-Dihydrocortisol, is a derivative of Cortisol (H714615), which is a steroid hormone, more specifically a glucocorticoid, produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland.<br>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),<br></p>

<p>Applications Betamethasone 17-Valerate is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties. Topical application of Betamethasone 17-Valerate has been shown to inhibit heat-induced vasodilatation in man.<br>References Banfi, S. et al.: Curr. Ther. Res., 19, 126 (1976); Ahluwalia, A. et al.: Br. J. Dermatol., 128, 45 (1993);<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Estradiol.<br>References Bucala, R., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 60, 841 (1985), Telang, N., et al.: Anticancer Res., et al.: 11, 1021 (1991), Seeger, H., et al.: Med. Sci. Res., 26, 481 (1998), Bolton, J., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 13, 135 (2000),<br></p>

<p>Applications 11-Ketoprogesterone is a metabolite of Progesterone which is a steroid hormone Inducing maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium. Progesterone is implicated in the etiology of breast cancer.<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 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),<br></p>

<p>Applications 9α-Bromodesonide is a bromo derivative of Desonide (D296940); an anti-inflammatory agent.<br>References Phillips, et al.: Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 20, 522 (1971); Sanen, F.J., et al.: Int. J. Clin. Pharmacol. Biopharm., 12, 174 (1975); Tarayre, J.P., et al.: Pharmacol., 19, 323 (1979)<br></p>

<p>Applications Dienestrol is a metabolite of Diethylstilbestrol, a non-steroidal synthetic estrogen derivative.<br>References Liehr, J.G., et al.: Steroids, 40, 713 (1982); Yearley, E. et al.: J. Mol. Struct., 890, 240 (2008);<br></p>

<p>Impurity Dutasteride EP Impurity F<br>Applications 1-Chloro Dihydro Dutasteride (Dutateride EP Impurity F) is a 3-oxo-4-aza-5α-androstene-17β-carboxylic acid derivative and an impurity of Dutasteride (D735000).<br></p>

<p>Applications 5α-Pregnane-3β,20(S)-diol, is a metabolite of Progesterone (P755900).<br>References Beall, et al.: Biochem. J., 31, 35 (1937), Okuda, A., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 259, 7519 (1984), Russell, D., et al.: Biochemistry, 31, 4737 (1992), Kondo, K., et al.: Eur. J. Biochem., 219, 357 (1994), Westerbacka, J., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 88, 4924 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Applications Spironolactone-d3 is the labeled analogue of Spironolactone (S683000), a synthetic 17-lactone steroid which is a renal competitive aldosterone antagonist in a class of pharmaceuticals called potassium-sparing diuretics, used primarily to treat ascites in patients with liver disease, low-renin hypertension, hypokalemia, and Conn’s syndrome.<br>References Sutter, J.L., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 4, 431 (1975)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Budesonide EP Impurity G<br>Applications 1,2-Dehydrobudesonide (Budesonide EP Impurity G) is an impurity in the synthesis of Budesonide (B689490), a non-halogenated glucocorticoid related to triamcinolone hexacetonide. 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 Labelled Budesonide, a non-halogenated glucocorticoid related to triamcinolone hexacetonide. 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 The 22R-metabolite of Cholesterol (C432501). 22-Hydroxycholesterol inhibits chemokine receptor activity.<br>References Samson, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 272, 24934 (1997), Mackay, C., et al.: Nature Immunol., 2, 95 (2001), Navenot, J., et al.: J. Mol. Biol., 313, 1181 (2001),<br></p>

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

<p>Applications Labelled 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone (H952330). 17α-Hydroxy Progesterone is a metabolite of Progesterone. It was isolated from adrenal glands.<br>References Pfiffner, N., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 132, 459 (1940), Florey, K., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs.,4, 209 (1975),<br></p>

<p>Applications Estradiol is the major estrogen secreted by the premenopausal ovary. Estradiol benzoate is an estradiol analog which contains a benzyl ester at the C-3 position. Estradiol benzoate is useful in the treatment of lesions produced by diminution of bodily production of estrogens.<br>References MacLusky, N., et al.: Endocrinology, 106, 192 (1980), Apostolakis, E., et al.: J. Neurosci., 16, 4823 (1996), Guarraci, F., et al.: Brain Res., 999, 40 (2004), Petralia, S., et al.: J. Neuroendocrinol., 18, 902 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Applications Estriol Trisulfate Trisodium Salt (cas# 100940-55-4) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Equilin 3-Sulfate Sodium Salt, is a metabolite of Equilin (E592800).<br>References Hajdu, A., et al.: Experientia, 27, 956 (1971), Adams, W.P., et al.: J. Pharma. Sci., 68, 986 (1979),<br></p>

<p>Applications A hyponotic-anaesthetic agent.<br>References Gyermek, et al.: J. Med. Chem., 11, 117 (1968)<br></p>

<p>Stability And Ether., Chloroform, Isomerizes Rapidly In Benzene<br>Applications A synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen.Recomended solvents are DMSO, DMF and ethanol, even in these solvents do not store in solution for any prolonged period of time.<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 White, W. A. et. al.: J. Agric. Food Chem. 19(2), 388-390 (1971).<br></p>

<p>Applications 9-Dehydroandrostenedione, is a dehydrated analogue of 4-Androsten-11β-ol-3,17-dione (A637705). It is a steroid hormone, and also a derivative of Androstenedione (A637550), which is a Testosterone precursor and metabolite with androgenic activity.<br>References Walker, V.R., et al.: Anal. Biopchem., 234, 194 (1996), King, D.S., et al.: J. Am. Med. Assoc., 281, 2020 (1999), Grosser, B. et al.: Steroids. 8, 915 (1966);<br></p>

<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 It is a synthetic 17-lactone steroid which is a renal competitive aldosterone antagonist in a class of pharmaceuticals called potassium-sparing diuretics, used primarily to treat ascites in patients with liver disease, low-renin hypertension, hypokalemia, and Conn’s syndrome.<br>References Sutter, J.L., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 4, 431 (1975),<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 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 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 Anti-inflammatory.<br>References Buchwald, P., et al.: Steroids, 73, 193 (2008), Holbeck, S., et al.: Mol. Endocrinol., 24, 1287 (2010),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity C<br>Applications 21-Chloro-9-fluoro-11β,17-dihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione 17-Propionate (Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity C) is an impurity of Clobetasol 17-Propionate (C583500), an topical corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties.<br>References Sugai, S., et al.: Chem. Pharma. Bull., 31, 12 (1983);<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 A metabolite of Cholesterol. It is formed from Cholesterol by the drug-metabolizing enzyme cytochrome P 450 3A4. A potential ligand for the nuclear receptor LXR and also a new endogenous CYP3A marker.<br>References Breuer, O., et al.: J. Lipid Res., 36, 2275 (1995), Pikuleva, I., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 273, 18153 (1998), Chawla, A., et al.: Science, 294, 1866 (2001), Bodin, K., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 276, 38685 (2001),<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Estradiol (E888000).<br>References Agasan, A., et al.: J. Immunol. Methods., 177, 251 (1994), Stone, R., et al.: Science, 265, 308 (1994), Tacey, R., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 2, 1303 (1994),<br></p>

<p>Applications (20S)-21-Hydroxy-20-methylpregn-4-en-3-one is a side chain degradation product of natural sterols. It is also an intermediate in the preparation of follicular fluid-meiosis activating sterol.<br>References Andor, A. et al.: Appl. Environ. Microbiol., 72, 6554 (2006); Blume, T. et al.: Org, Lett., 5, 1837 (2003);<br></p>

<p>Applications An impurity of Methylhydrocortisone.<br>References Wang, C., et al.: Steroids, 66, 811 (2001),<br></p>

<p>Applications Testosterone ester. Testosterone 17-Valerate has been a useful compound in the development of immunochemical techniques for detection of anabolic androgenic steroids in food supplements.<br>References Ruelle, P., et al.: Int. J. Pharm., 157, 219 (1997), de la Torre, X., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 24, 645 (2001), Adat, S., et al.: Lett. Drug Des. Discov., 1, 334 (2004), Holubova, B., et al.: Eur. Food Res. Technol., 245, 1011 (2019)<br></p>

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

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications Travoprost is a selective FP prostaglandin receptor agonist used to treat glaucoma (1,2).<br>References (1) Hellberg, M.R., et al.: J. Ocul. Pharmacol. Ther., 17, 421 (2001) (2) Schuman, J.S., et al.: Am. J. Ophthalmol., 140, 242 (2005)<br></p>

<p>Stability Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications 6-Defluro-6-oxo-fluticasone Propionate is a derivative of Flumethasone (F455000), a glucocorticoid, anti-inflammatory.<br>References Matuszewski, B, et al.: Anal. Chem., 75, 3019 (2003), Fekete, S., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 49, 64 (2009),<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 Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 3-Sulfate is a metabolite of 24,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 (C125700).<br>References Higashi, T. et al.: Steroids, 65, 281 (2000); Higashi, T. et al.: Ann. Clin. Biochem., 36, 43 (1999);<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 Norgestrel (N689500) impurity.<br>References Gorog, S., et al.: J. Chromatogr., 400 177 (1987),<br></p>

<p>Applications Fulvestrant (F862500) impurity D.<br></p>

<p>Applications Sodium Pregnenolone-17alpha,21,21,21-d4 Sulfate (CAS# 1485492-21-4) is a useful isotopically labeled research compound.<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 Fluocortolone is a glucocorticoid used in the treatment of several conditions, including hemorrhoids. Fluocortolone is similar to Fluocortin, but with one less keto group.<br>References Breuer, et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 15, 50 (1965), Domenico, et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 15, 46 (1965), Gerhards, et al.: Acta Endocrinol., 68, 98 (1971),<br></p>

<p>Applications A 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 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>Applications b-Adrenergic agonist. Zipaterol, is used to promote growth. Zilpaterol is used to increase the size of cattle.<br>References Shelver, W.L., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 52, 2159 (2004),<br></p>