Steroids and Derivatives

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 Tetrahydrocortisol is excreted in large amounts in premenopausal patients with early breast cancer. Tetrahydrocortisol has been found to be produced by lymphocytes in both normal and cancer bearing patients however, the concentration of Tetrahydrocortisol has increased in patients with cancer.
References Kodama, M., et. al.: J. Natl. Cancer I., 54, 1275 (1975); Klein, A., et. al.: Metabolism, 27, 731 (1978)

Applications Prednisolone 21-β-D-Glucuronide Sodium Salt is a metabolite of Prednisolone (P703740).
References Hutzler, J., ET AL.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 30, 355 (2002), Sugiyama, D., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 278, 43489 (2003), Hagenbuch, B., et al.: Xenobiotica, 38, 778 (2008),

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).

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications 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 A metabolite of Fulvestrant (F862500).
References Rao, P., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 25, 417 (1986), Wakeling, A., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 43, 173 (1992), DeFriend, D., et al.: Cancer Res., 54, 408 (1994),

Applications Progesteron. Norethindrone and acetate in combination with estrogen as contraceptive (oral). It is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.
References Schroff, A. P., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 4, 268 (1975), Singh, H., et al.: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol., 135, 409 (1979), Toews, M., et al.: Curr. Ther. Res, 41, 509 (1987),

Applications O,O-Dimethyl Methylphosphonate is a commercially used preignition additive for gasoline, anti-foaming agent, plasticizer, stabilizer and antistatic agents.
References Jang, S.H., et al.: J. Korean. Phy. Soc., 55, 294 (2009); Schneider, B.B., et al.: Int. J. Mass. Spectro., 298, 45 (2010);

Applications Progestogen. In combination with estrogen as oral contraceptive.
References Hahn, D.W., et al.: Contraception, 16, 541 (1977), Weintraub, H.S., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 67, 1406 (1978),

Applications D-Homoanalog of Triamcinolone is a rearrangement product of the drug triamcinolone, an anti-inflammatory drug.
References Delaney, E. J.; et al.: Steroids, 59, 196 (1994)

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications The epimer metabolite of Calcifediol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (C125700).
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 Sakaki, T., et al.: Eur. J. Biochem., 267, 6158 (2000), Kamao, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 278, 1463 (2003),

Applications Prednisolone (P703740) metabolite.
References Garg, V., et al.: Biopharm. Drug Disposition, 15, 163 (1994), Adham, N., et al.: Proc. Biochem., 38, 897 (2003),

Impurity Norethindrone EP Impurity E
Applications (17α)-3-Ethynyl-19-norpregna-3,5-dien-20-yn-17-ol (Norethindrone EP Impurity E) is an impurity of Norethindrone (N676000).

Impurity Levonorgestrel EP Impurity H
Applications 6β-Hydroxylevonorgestrel (Levonorgestrel EP Impurity H) is an impurity from the synthesis of Levonorgestrel (N689510), an oral contraceptive.
References Hu. S.H., et al.: Steroids., 63, 88 (1998); Nash, H.A., et al.: J. Pharma. Sci., 93, 2420 (2004); Choudhary, M.I., et al.: Natural. Prod. Res., 20, 1074 (2006);

Applications Betamethasone 17-Butyrate is an impurity of Clobetasone 17-Butyrate (C583550), an glucocorticoid used for anti-inflammatory purposes.

Applications (3β)-Allopregnanolone Sulfate is the sulfate conjugate of (3β)-Allopregnanolone, a metabolite of progesterone and a potent inhibitory modulator of GABAA receptors.
References Li, P. et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 77, 539 (2010); El-Etr, M. et al.: Brain Res., 790, 334 (1998); Park-Chung, M. et al.: Brain Res., 830, 72 (1999);

Impurity Spironolactone EP Impurity E
Applications 7β-Spironolactone (Spironolactone EP Impurity E) is the 7β-isomer of Spironolactone (S683000). It binds effectively to human plasma proteins.
References Chien, Y.W. et al.: J. Pharmac. Sci., 65, 1337 (1976);

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

Impurity Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity D
Applications 21-Chloro-9-fluoro-11β,17-dihydroxy-16β-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 17-Propionate (Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity D) is an impurity of Clobetasol 17-Propionate (C583500), an topical corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties.
References Olsen, E.A., et al.: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol., 15, 246 (1986),

Applications Budesonide (B689490) epimer S. Budesonide 22R epimer is more active than 22S epimer. Used as an antiinflammatory agent.
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),

Applications A mineralocorticoid that occurs in adrenal cortex. It acts as a precursor to Aldosterone (A514700).
References Bohl, C., et al.: J. Med.Chem., 47, 3765 (2004), Smith, J., et al.: Steroids, 73, 1160 (2008),

Applications Δ1-Adrenosterone is a derivative of Adrenosterone (A305600), and is suspected to have some inhibitory effects on estrogen biosynthesis in human placental microsomes. Δ1-Adrenosterone also has potential androgenic anabolic and antiuterotropic activity.
References Lodge, B., et al.: Can. J. Pharm. Sci., 10, 107 (1975); Lodge, B., et al.: Can. J. Pharm. Sci., 11, 95 (1976); Schwarzel, W., et al.: Endocrinology, 92, 866 (1973)

Applications (3α)-Allopregnanolone Sulfate is the sulfate conjugate of (3α)-Allopregnanolone (A547100), a metabolite of progesterone and potent positive modulator of GABAA receptors.
References El-Etr, M. et al.: Brain Res., 790, 334 (1998); Hauser, C.A.E. et al.: Eur. J. Pharmacol. Mol. Pharmacol. Sec., 289, 249 (1995);

Applications Isotope labelled Cortisol (H714615) a topical corticosteroid, 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. Its primary functions are to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis; suppress the immune system; and aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism.
References Vigore, L., et al.: Cancer Biol Ther.. 15. :699 (2014); Puurunen, J. et al.: J. Clin. Endocrinol. Metab., 94, 1973 (2009);

Impurity Flumazenil EP Impurity F
Applications o-Flutamide is an isomer of Flutamide (F598850), a nonsteroidal antiandrogen drug; antineoplastic (hormonal).
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),

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),

Impurity Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity J
Applications 9α-Fluoro-11β-hydroxy-16-β-methyl-3-oxoandrosta-1,4-diene-17(R)-spiro-2’-[4’-chloro-5’-ethylfuran-3’(2’H)-one (Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity J) is an impurity in the synthesis of Clobetasol 17-Propionate (C583500), a topical corticosteroid. Glucocorticoid; anti-inflammatory.
References Olsen, E.A., et al.: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol., 15, 246 (1986),

Applications Testosterone 17-Hexahydrobenzoate 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)

Applications Topical corticosteroid. Glucocorticoid; anti-inflammatory.
References Olsen, E.A., et al.: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol., 15, 246 (1986),

Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive
Applications Bioactive, synthetic vitamin D3 analog; exhibits antiproliferative effect on keratinocytes. Antipsoriatic.
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 Matsunaga, T., et al.: J. Dermatol., 17, 135 (1990), Gerritsen, M.J.P., et al.: Br. J. Dermatol., 131, 57 (1994),

Applications Labelled Deoxycorticosterone. A mineralocorticoid that occurs in adrenal cortex. It acts as a precursor to Aldosterone (A514700).
References Bohl, C., et al.: J. Med.Chem., 47, 3765 (2004), Smith, J., et al.: Steroids, 73, 1160 (2008),

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 A labelled metabolite of Spironolactone.
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),

Applications Secondary metabolite of Cholesterol.
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),

Applications Androstenedione (A637550) analog, an aromatase inhibitor.
References Marsh, D.A., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 28, 788 (1985),

Stability Light Sensitive
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.
References Holick, M.F. et al.: Science, 180, 964 (1973); Wilczek, H. et al.: Prak. Lek., 59, 794 (1979);

Applications A labelled metabolite of Estradiol.
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),

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.
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 17β -Estradiol (E888000).
References Cekan, S., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 27, 95 (1989), Martin, R., et al.: Clin. Chem., 46, 100 (2000), Blackwell, L., et al.: Steroids, 68, 465 (2003)

Applications Betamethasone 6α-Bromo 17-Valerate is an impurity 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 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)

Applications Cardiotonic.
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 Aronson, J.K., et al.: Clin. Pharmacokinet, 5,137 (1980), Foss, P.R.B., Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 9, 207 (1980),

Impurity Budesonide EP Impurity H
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.
References Ryrfeldt, Å., et al.: Eur. J. Respir. Dis., 122, 86 (1981); Vestbo, J., et al.: Lancet, 353, 1819 (1999)

Impurity Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity C
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.
References Sugai, S., et al.: Chem. Pharma. Bull., 31, 12 (1983);

Applications A glucocorticoid that inhibits prolyl hydroxylase activity and used as an antiasthmatic and antiallergic drug.
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)

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

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.
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),

Applications (25R)-26-Hydroxycholesterol is a desmosterol metabolite that is found in the brain. 26-Hydroxycholesterol has been used as a biomarker for carbon cycling in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea.
References Meljon, A., et. al.: J. Lipid Res., 53, 2469 (2012); Christodoulou, S., et. al.: Marine Chem., 113, 25 (2009)

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

Applications Cortisone (C696500) derivative.

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.
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 9α-Bromodesonide is a bromo derivative of Desonide (D296940); an anti-inflammatory agent.
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)

Applications 25-Hydroxy Cholesterol-d6, is the labeled analogue of 25-Hydroxy Cholesterol (H918030), which is an oxygenated derivative of Cholesterol (C432501); an oxysterol. An inhibitor of human immunodeficiency virus replication in vitro. It also induces apoptosis in human monocytic cell lines as well as inducing apoptosis in CEM cells associated with negative regulation of c-Myc.
References Aupeix, K. et al.: Immunobiology, 194, 415 (1995); Moog, C. et al.: Antivir. Chem, Chemother., 9, 491 (1998); Ayala-Torres, S. et al.: Exp. Cell Res., 246, 193 (1999);

Applications A metabolite of Estradiol (E888000).
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),

Impurity Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity I
Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Betamethasone 17-Propionate 21-Mesylate (Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity I) is the 21-mesylate analogue of Betamethasone 17-Acetate (B327015) with antiinflammatory activity.
References Mitsukuchi, M. et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull., 37, 3286 (1989);

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),

Impurity Levonorgestrel EP Impurity C
Applications 13-Ethyl-3-ethynyl-18,19-dinor-17α-pregna-3,5-dien-20-yn-17-ol (Levonorgestrel EP Impurity C) is an impurity of Levonorgestrel.

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.
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),

Applications A metabolite of Eplerenone, which 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.

Applications Labelled Dutasteride (D735000). Dutasteride is 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.
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),

Impurity Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity U
Applications Betamethasone 9,11-Epoxide 17-Propionate (Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity U) is an impurity of Betamethasone (B327000), an antiinflammatory agent.

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 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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Applications Quinestrol is an estrogen-like compound.

Applications Exemestane is an antineoplastic (hormonal).
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)

Stability Light Sensitive
Applications Travoprost is a selective FP prostaglandin receptor agonist used to treat glaucoma (1,2).
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)

Stability Temperature Sensitive
Applications 6-Defluro-6-oxo-fluticasone Propionate is a derivative of Flumethasone (F455000), a glucocorticoid, anti-inflammatory.
References Matuszewski, B, et al.: Anal. Chem., 75, 3019 (2003), Fekete, S., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 49, 64 (2009),

Applications Labelled Isoflupredone (I816600). Anti-inflammatory.
References Buchwald, P., et al.: Steroids, 73, 193 (2008), Holbeck, S., et al.: Mol. Endocrinol., 24, 1287 (2010),

Applications Labelled (3α)-Allopregnanolone. (3α)-Allopregnanolone acts as a GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulator. (3α)-Allopregnanolone is a metabolite of Progesterone (P755900). (3α)-Allopregnanolone is a neuroactive steroid present in the blood and also the brain.
References Puja, G. et al.: Neuron, 4, 759 (1990); Belelli, D. et ael. Neurosteroid, 6, 565 (2006); Viapiano, M. et al.: Neurochem. Res., 23, 155 (1998);

Impurity Fluocinolone Acetonide EP Impurity D
Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Fluocinolone acetonide-21-aldehyde, 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),

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

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.
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 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 Progesterone (P755900) impurity.
References Liang, T., et al.: Biol. Chem., 256, 7998 (1981), Bratoeff, E., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 111, 275 (2008),

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),

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Glycosides isolated from various species of Digitalis. Cardiotonic.
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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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.
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Stability And Ether., Chloroform, Isomerizes Rapidly In Benzene
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.
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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