Steroids and Derivatives

<p>Applications 2-Nitrobenzotrifluoride can be used for self-repairing polyimide based on dynamic imine bond.<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 Lei, X., et.al., Faming Zhuanli Shenqing, 15, (2019);<br></p>

<p>Applications Isotope labelled Estrone (E889050), which 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).Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, and food contaminants.<br>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.<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled progesterone receptor antagonist with partial agonist activity. Abortifacient.<br>References Healy, D.L., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 57, 863 (1983), Rauch, M., et al.: Eur. J. Biochem., 148, 213 (1985), Baulieu, E.E., et al.: Science, 245, 1351 (1989), Brogden, R.N., et al.: Drugs, 45, 384 (1993)<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 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>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>Impurity Levonorgestrel EP Impurity P<br>Applications 5(6)-Dehydro-4(5)-dihydro D-(-)-Norgestrel (Levonorgestrel EP Impurity P) is a Norgestrel (N689500) impurity.<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>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 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>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 An Androgen.Controlled substance.<br>References Alikhan, A., et al.: J. App. Toxicol., 29, 590 (2009), Christy H., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 116, 171 (2009), Li, C., et al.: Steroids, 75, 859 (2010),<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 Estriol Trisulfate Trisodium Salt (cas# 100940-55-4) is a compound useful in organic synthesis.<br></p>

<p>(1α)-17-(Acetyloxy)-6-chloro-1-(chloromethyl)-pregna-4,6-<br>diene-3,20-dione; 6-Chloro-1α-(chloromethyl)-17-<br>hydroxypregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione Acetate; Cyproterone<br>Acetate EP Impurity C</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 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 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>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 A synthetic, anabolic steroid. Used to promote muscle growth and combat involuntary weight loss. It has also been used to treat cases of osteoporosis.<br>References Cadwallader, A., et al.: Mol. Pharm., 7, 689 (2010), Amundson, E., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metabol., 95, 1355 (2010), Bovee, T., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 118, 85 (2010), Fourches, D., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 23, 171 (2010),<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 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>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>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>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>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 (3β)-Cholesta-4,6-dien-3-ol is a Cholesterol (C432501) and Cholestane (C431700) derivative which has the potential to act as an antiinflammatory and antifungal compound.<br>References Felicio, R. et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 52, 763 (2010); 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 Dexamethasone (D298800) process impurity.<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Ulipristal (U700800). Ulipristal is a selective progesterone receptor modulator. Ulipristal is used during pregnancy.<br>References Gronemeijer, H., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 40, 271 (1991), Spitz, I., et al.: Contraception, 48, 403 (1993), Conneely, O., et al.: Steroids, 68, 771 (2003), Chwalisz, K., et al.: Endocr. Rev., 26, 423 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 3-Hemisuccinate is a conjugate of 5-Hydroxyvitamin D3 (C125700), the principal circulating form of vitamin D3, formed in the liver by hydroxylation at C-25. Calcium regulator. Also used in the preparation and synthesis of antisera to be used in the immunoassay of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3.<br>References Morii, et al.: Arch. Biochem. Biophys., 120, 513 (1967), Blunt, et al.: Biochemistry, 7, 3317 (1968), Liu, et al.: Science, 311, 1770 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Applications A degradation and metabolic intermediate of Betamethasone (B3270000).<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>Impurity Dutateride EP Impurity G<br>Applications 5,6-Dehydro-dutasteride (Dutateride EP Impurity G) is an impurity in the synthesis 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 labelled metabolite of Norgestimate.<br>References Phillips, A., et al.: Steroids, 55, 373 (1990)<br></p>

<p>Applications Protodioscin is a steroidal saponin compound found in a number of plant species. It is known to be the active component of the herbal aphrodisiac plant Tribulus terrestris. It has also shown to produce significant increases in the levels of the hormonal levels in animal studies.<br>References Gauthaman, K., et al.: Inter. J. Phytother. Phytopharm., 15, 44 (2008); Ganzera, M., et al.: J. Pharmac. Sci., 90(11), 1752 (2001);<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Dexamethasone 21-Phosphate Dimer is a derivative of Dexamethasone (D298800), a glucocorticoid 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 17,21-Dihydroxy-16α-methylpregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione 21-Acetate is an intermediate in the synthesis of Mometasone Furoate (M490000), a tropical corticosteroid used as an anti-inflammatory agent.<br>References Spangler, M., et al.: Chromatograph., 54, 329 (2001); Reeves, E.K., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem., 21, 2241 (2013);<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 A metabolite of Desoxymetasone (D296970).<br>References Schriks, M., et al.: Environ. Sci. Technol., 44, 4766 (2010), Baeck, M., et al.: Eur. J. Dermatol., 20, 102 (2010), Lee, P., et al.: Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett., 20, 69 (2010),<br></p>

<p>Applications An endogenous estrogen metabolite, risk-factor for development of breast cancer.<br>References Beral, V., et al.: Lancet, 362, 419 (2003), Nelson, R., et al.: Clin. Chem., 50, 373 (2004), Malekinejad, H., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 54, 9785 (2006),<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>Applications A Labelled metabolite of Testosterone (T155000). It is a promising androgen for male hormonal contraception.CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE<br>References Glass, A., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 45, 1211 (1977), Behre, H., et al.: Eur. J. Endocrinol., 140, 414 (1999), Nieschlag, E., et al.: Steroids, 68, 965 (2003), Wang, C., et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 91, 460 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Estriol EP Impurity A<br>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications 9,11-Didehydrooestriol (Estriol EP Impurity A) is an impurity of Estriol (E888960), a metabolite of Estradiol (E888000). An estrogenic metabolite considerably less potent than the hormone Estradiol (E888000).<br>References Marrian, et al.: Biochem. J., 23,1090 (1929), Huffman, et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 169, 167 (1947),<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Cholesterol. Cholesterol oxidation product having cytotoxicity effects.<br>References Higley, N., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 22, 983 (1984), Emanuel, H., et al.: J. Food Sci., 56, 843 (1991), Kilsdonk, E., et al.: J. Lipid Res., 36, 505 (1995), Cantwell, H., et al.: Cell Biol. Toxicol., 14, 401 (1998),<br></p>

<p>Applications (Z)-Guggulsterone acts as an α-glucosidase inhibitor also known as a hypolipidemic agent.<br>References Yang, D. et al.: J. Lipid Res., 53, 529 (2012); El-Mekkawy, S. et al.: Nat. Prod. Res., 27, 146 (2013);<br></p>

<p>Impurity Betamethasone EP Impurity C<br>Applications (16β)-17,21-Dihydroxy-16β-methyl-pregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione (Betamethasone EP Impurity C) is used in biological studies to perform preclinical characterization of VBP15, a novel anti-inflammatory delta 9,11 steroid. This compound is also used in analytical studies to determine the stability from reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) to separate low levels of dexamethasone and other related compounds from betametasone, which is an active pharmaceutical ingredient.<br>References Reeves, E.K.M., et al.: Bioorg., Med. Chem., 21, 2241 (2013), Xiong, Y., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 49, 646 (2009)<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 17-Hydroxy-3,11-dioxo-androsta-1,4-diene-17β-carboxylic Acid is an intermediate used to prepare (11β,​17α)​-17-​[(Ethoxycarbonyl)​oxy]​-​11-​hydroxy-​3-​oxo-​androsta-​1,​4-​diene-​17-​carboxylic acid (E890570) which is a derivative of Loteprednol Etabonate (L471400), an ophthalmic corticosteroid.<br>References Alberth, M., et al.: J. Biopharm.Sci., 2, 115 (1991), Bodor, N., et al.: Pharm. Res., 9, 1275 (1992), Bartlett, J.D., et al.: J. Ocul. Pharmacol., 9, 157 (1993)<br></p>

<p>Applications (11α,16α)-9,11-Epoxy-17,21-dihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, can be used for the synthesis of Calicoferol E, a vitamin D3 analogues.<br>References Vir Singh, T., et al.: ARKAT USA, INc., (2002);<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>Impurity Cholecalciferol EP Impurity E<br>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive, Unstable in DMSO<br>Applications Tachysterol3 (Cholecalciferol EP Impurity E) is a bioactive, synthetic vitamin D3 analog.<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 Bouillon, R., et al.: Endocr. Rev., 16, 200 (1995), Ettinger, R., et al.: Adv. Drug Res., 28, 269 (1996), Doi, T., et al.: Tetrahedr. Lett., 45, 5727 (2004),<br></p>

<p>Applications Cardiotonic. Obtained by the O-methylation of Digoxin.<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 Hunter, J., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 268, 14991 (1993), Greiner, B., et al.: J. Clin. Invest., 104, 147 (1999), Jun, A., et al.: J. Pharm.Pharm. Sci., 4, 263 (2001), Sugiyama, D., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 30, 220 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Testosterone (T155000).<br>References Janer, G., et al.: Aquat. Toxicol., 75, 32 ( 2005), Lavado, R., et al.: Steroids, 71, 489 (2006),<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 Prednisolone Tebutate is an anaesthetic corticosteroid.<br>References Lewis, A. et al.: Agents and Actions, 10, 258 (1980); Myers, S. et al.: Arthris. Rheum., 28, 1275 (1985);<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Estradiol. Estradiol (known as α-Estradiol or 17 α-Estradiol) is a biologically active estrogen in human breast cancer cells in tissue culture. 17-Εstradiol and its selective receptor, ER-X, are not part of a classical hormone/receptor endocrine system but of a system with important autocrine/paracrine functions in the developing and adult brain. 17-Estradiol may have enormous implications for hormone replacement strategies at the menopause and in the treatment of such neurodegenerative disorders as Alzheimer’s disease and ischemic stroke.<br>References Salole, E.G., Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 15, 283 (1986), Lievertz, R.W., et al.: Am. J. Obstret. Gynecol., 156, 1289 (1987), Kuhnz, W., et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 43, 966 (1993),<br></p>

<p>Applications A Cholesterol (C432501) metabolite. Lathosterol (indicating cholesterol synthesis) and Sitosterol (indicating cholesterol absorption) also decreased with deteriorating health. Low Lathosterol, Sitosterol (S497050), and Cholesterol (C432501) predicted mortality additively and independently of each other.<br>References Chyou, P., et al.: Age Ageing, 29, 69 (2000), Schatz, I., et al.: Lancet, 358, 351 (2001), Bjorkman, M., et al.: Eur. J. Endocrinol., 158, 749 (2008),<br></p>

<p>Applications A major steroidal sapogenin from Radix ophiopogon japonicus with robust anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic activities. Studies suggest that it inhibits adhesion of leukocytes to a human umbilical vein endothelial cell line (ECV304) injured by tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in a concentration-dependent manner.<br>References Huang, Y. et al.: Drug Dev. Res., 69, 196 (2008); Huang, Y. et al.: J. Pharmacol. Sci., 108, 198 (2008); Song, J. et al.: J. Pharmacol. Sci., 113, 409 (2010);<br></p>

<p>Applications Gestrinone is a Steroidal antiestrogen, antiprogestogen, analog of Norgestrienone. Antigonadotropin.Controlled substance.<br>References Azadian-Boulanger, G., et al.: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 125, 1049 (1976), Thomas, E.J., et al.: Br. Med. J., 294, 272 (1987), Coutinho, E.M., et al.: Fertil. Steril., 49, 418 (1988),<br></p>

<p>Fluvastatin (XU-62320) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used to lower plasma cholesterol levels and prevent cardiovascular disease.</p>

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