Steroids and Derivatives

<p>Applications Topical anti-inflammatory agent. Glucocorticoid.<br>References Stache, U., et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 35, 1753 (1985),<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled metabolite of Equilin (E592800).<br>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),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Progesterone EP Impurity E<br>Applications 20-Dihydroprogesterone Acetate (Progesterone EP Impurity E) is an analogue of Progesterone (P755900), a steroid used in cardiovascular and menopausal studies.<br>References Grodstein, F. et al.: New. Eng. J. Med., 335, 453 (1996); Cushman, M. et al.: Circulation, 100, 717 (1999);<br></p>

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

<p>Applications Epoxy Metradiene is an impurity from synthesis of Fluorometholone (F593145),a glucocorticoid; anti-inflammatory.<br>References Kupferman, A., et al.: Arch. Ophthlmol., 640, 100 (1982); Tokunaga H., et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull., 32, 4012 (1984);<br></p>

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

<p>Applications (6α,9β,11β,16α)-21-(Acetyloxy)-9,11-epoxy-6-fluoro-17-hydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione is an intermediate in the synthesis of Paramethasone Acetate (P191845), a derivative of Dexamethasone (D298800), a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant properties.<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 Glucocorticoid.<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Finasteride (F342000) in human bile (M2 metabolite).<br>References Faller, B., et al.: Biochemistry, 32, 5705 (1993), Carlin, J.R., Drug Metab. Dispos., 25, 100 (1997), Bergman, E., et al.: Eur. J. Pharm. Sci., 29, 205 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Stability Moisture Sensitive<br>Applications (11β,16α)-9-Bromo-21-[(ethoxycarbonyl)oxy]-11-(formyloxy)-17-hydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione is an impurity of Dexamethasone (D298800), a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent.<br>References Spangler, M., et al.: Chromatographia, 54(5/6), 329-334 (2001);Wershil, B.K., et al.: Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol., 107, 323 (1995)<br></p>

<p>Applications An impurity of Finasteride (F342000).<br></p>

<p>Applications 23-Hydroxybudesonide is an metabolite of budesonide (B689490), a non-halogenated glucocorticoid related to triamcinolone hexacetonide. Used as an antiinflammatory agent.<br>References Edsbaecker, S., et al.: Drug. Metabol. Dispostion., 15, 403 (1987); Moore, C.D., et al.: Drug. Metabolism. Disposition., 41, 379 (2013);<br></p>

<p>Applications 2-Hydroxy-estrone-6-N3-adenine is a depurinating adduct that is created by the interaction of specific metabolites of estrogens in the body with DNA. Unfortunately, these adducts are endogenous initiators of various human cancers, such as breast &amp; prostate.<br>References Yang, L., et al.: Prostate, 69, 41 (2009); Zahid, M., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 19, 164 (2006); Zhang, Y., et al.: Metabol. Clin. Exp., 56, 887 (2007)<br></p>

<p>Stability Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications An epoxy impurity of the selective FP prostaglandin receptor agonist Travoprost (T715600).<br></p>

<p>Applications A Dexamethasone Dipropionate metabolite.<br>References Miyachi, Y., et al.: Steroids, 52, 137 (1988), Soh H., et al.: Brit. J. dermatol., 125, 73 (1991), Civiale, C., et al.: J. Ocul. Pharmacol., Thera., 20, 75 (2004),<br></p>

<p>Applications A labelled glucocorticoid microemulsion nasal preparation allergy inhibitor rhinitis.<br>References ukuoka, E., et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull., 35, 2943 (1987), Schmitt, E., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 88, 291 (1999), Hancock, B., et al.: Pharm. Res., 17, 397 (2000), Hogan, S., et al.: Pharm. Res., 18, 112 (2001).<br></p>

<p>Applications Estriol 3,16α,17β-Triacetate is a triacetate derivative of Estriol (E888960) with contraceptive activity.<br>References Wotiz, H.H., et al.: J. Reprod. Fertil., 26, 363 (1971)<br></p>

<p>Applications α,α,α-Trifluorotoluene, is used as a specialty solvent in organic synthesis and an intermediate in the production of pesticides and pharmaceuticals.<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 Skelly, P. D., et al.: Handbook for Critical Cleaning, 1, 191 (2011);<br></p>

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

<p>Applications 3β,5α-Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone is a novel derivative of the steroid Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a known uncompetitive inhibitor of Glucose 6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD). Studies have shown that 3β,5α-Tetrahydrodeoxycorticosterone may have potential function in the modulation of calcium and GABAA-gated chloride channel currents found in rat and guinea-pig neurons.<br>References Hamilton, N.M., et al.: J. Medn. Chem., 55, 4431 (2012); Ffench, M., et al.: Steriods., 64, 76 (1999);<br></p>

<p>Applications (5α)-17,17-Dimethyl-18-nor-2-oxaandrost-13-en-3-one is metabolite and impurity of the anabolic steroid Oxandrolone (O845050).<br>References Fragkaki, A.G. et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 115, 44 (2009); Bi, H. et al.: J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 42, 533 (1992);<br></p>

<p>Applications Cholesterol 5alpha,6alpha-epoxide is used in the generation of oxysterols and in the studies of the biological significance of oxysterols.<br>References Lizard, G., et al.: Eur. J. Lipid Sci. Technol., 118, 135 (2016); Sabolova, M., et al.: J. Sci. Food Agric., 97, 5092 (2017); Bezine, M., et al.: Biochimie (2018)<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive, Temperature Sensitive<br>Applications An Atorvastatin (A791750) derivative which have improved stability.<br></p>

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

<p>Impurity Levonorgestrel EP Impurity D<br>Applications 13-Ethyl-18,19-dinor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-17-ol (Levonorgestrel EP Impurity D) 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>Applications 4-Hydroxy Estradiol 1-N3-Adenine is an estrogen metabolite formed with DNA which can lead to the mutations that initiate breast, prostate, and other types of cancer. The N3Ade depurinating adducts could serve as biomarkers to predict the risk of breast cancer.<br>References Chakravarti, D., et al.: Mutat. Res., 456, 17 (2000), Liehr, J., et al.: Endocr. Rev., 21, 4054 (2000), Chakravarti, D., et al.: Oncogene, 20, 7945 (2001), Cavalieri, E., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 14, 1041 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Applications 21-Butyryloxy Budesonide is a derivative of Budesonide (B689490), a non-halogenated glucocorticoid related to triamcinolone hexacetonide.<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>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Prednisolone 21-Sulfate is a metabolite of Prednisolone (P703740).<br>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),<br></p>

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

<p>Applications Testosterone 17-Decanoate-d3, is the labeled analogue of Testosterone 17-Decanoate (T155120), an ester of Testosterone (T155000). Testosterone 17-Decanoate, can be used as a potential long-acting male contraceptive, with the combination of subcutaneous etonogestrel implants.<br>References Brady, B. M., et al.: Human Reproduction, 21 (1), 285 (2006); Themmen, A., et al.: Endocr. Rev. 21, 551 (2000);<br></p>

<p>Applications (16α)-21-[(Ethoxycarbonyl)oxy]-17-hydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione is an impurity of Dexamethasone (D298800), a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent.<br>References Spangler, M., et al.: Chromatographia, 54(5/6), 329-334 (2001);Wershil, B.K., et al.: Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol., 107, 323 (1995)<br></p>

<p>Applications Δ6-Gestodene, is an impurity of Gestodene (G368250), an orally active gestogen with progesterone-like profile of activity. Used in combination with estrogen as oral contraceptive.<br>References Duesterberg, B., et al.: Contraception, 24, 673 (1981); Duesterberg, B., et al.: Seroids, 43, 43 (1984); Losert, W., et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 35, 459 (1985);<br></p>

<p>Applications A progestogen with low androgenic potency.<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 Viinikka, L., et al.: Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 15, 349 (1979), Bergink, E.W., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 14, 175 (1981)<br></p>

<p>Applications 15-Keto Latanoprost is a metabolite of Latanoprost (L177280).<br>References Sjoquist, B., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 26, 745 (1998), Watson, P., et al.: Drugs Today, 35, 449 (1999),<br></p>

<p>Applications 6α,9α-Difluoroprednisolone has shown to increase metastases and increase glucocorticoid activity in C57/BL6 mice.<br>References Albert, D., Zeidman, I.: Cancer Res., 22, 1297 (1962)<br></p>

<p>Applications 17β-Hydroxy Exemestane 17-O-β-D-Glucuronide is the glucuronidated conjugate of the hydroxy metabolite of Exemestane (E957000).<br>References Sun, D. et al.: Pharmacogen. Genom., 20, 575 (2010);<br></p>

<p>Applications Triamcinolone Acetonide (T767165) impurity.<br></p>

<p>Applications Cortisol derivative. A potential corticoid metabolite.<br>References Okihara, R. et al.; Chem. Pharm. Bull. 58, 344 (2010); Hosoda, H. et al.; Chem. Pharm. Bull. 32, 4023 (1984)<br></p>

<p>Applications E-17-Deacetylnorgestimate is a metabolite of Norgestimate. A contraceptive for birth control used by women.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.<br>References Phillips, A., et al.: Steroids, 55, 373 (1990); Rabiolo, A., et al.: Arch. Gynecol. Obstet., 294, 1317 (2016)<br></p>

<p>Applications Estrone-2,4-d2 (CAS# 350820-16-5) is a useful isotopically labeled research compound.<br></p>

<p>Applications A potential metabolite of Exemestane (E957000).<br>References Buzzetti, F., et al.: Steroids, 58, 527 (1993),<br></p>

<p>Applications Sodium salt of Dexamethasone β-D-Glucuronide is a potential prodrug for colonic delivery of the antiinflammatory corticosteroid Dexamethasone.<br>References Fotsis, T., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 14, 457 (1981), Choi, M., et al.: Steroids, 65, 54 (2000); Haeberlin, B. et al.: Pharm Res., 10, 1553 (1993);<br></p>

<p>Applications Betamethasone acetate (BA) is 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>Applications 2-Hydroxy Estradiol 6-N3-Adenine is a depurinating adduct that is created by the interaction of specific metabolites of estrogens in the body with DNA. Unfortunately, these adducts are endogeneous initiators of various human cancers, such as breast &amp; prostate.<br>References Yang, L., et al.: Prostate, 69, 41 (2009); Zahid, M., et al.: Chem. Res. Toxicol., 19, 164 (2006); Zhang, Y., et al.: Metabol. Clin. Exp., 56, 887 (2007)<br></p>

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

<p>Applications 17α,21-Dideoxy-6α,​9α-Difluoroprednisolone is an impurity of the drug Difluprednate (D445925). Difluprednate is a corticosteroid (derivative of prednisolone), approved for the treatment of post-operative ocular inflammation.<br>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)<br></p>

<p>Applications 17α-Hydroxy-progesterone Valerate acts as a synthetic Progesterone (P755900) reducing the chance of pre-term birth in women. Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum. Induces maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium; suppresses ovulation<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 Mestranol (M258755) derivative. It is used as contraceptive.<br>References Cullen, L.F., et al.: J. Pharma. Sci., 57, 1857 (1968),<br></p>

<p>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.<br>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)<br></p>

<p>Applications Testosterone (T155000) derivative.<br></p>

<p>Applications N-Des(1,1-dimethylethyl) N-Cyclohexyl Finasteride is an impurity of Finasteride (F342000); an inhibitor of 5α-reductase which is the enzyme that converts testosterone to the more potent androgen 5α-dihydrotestosterone.Also an antialopecia agent.<br>References Koronkowski, M.J., et al.: Pharmacotherapy, 13, 309 (1993); Tenover, J.L., et al.: Clin. Ther., 19, 243 (1997); McConnell, J.D., et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 338, 557 (1998)<br></p>

<p>Applications The minor metabolite of Deflazacort.<br>References Bernareggi, A., et al.: J. Pharma. Biomed. Anal., 5, 177-81 (1987), Assandri, A., et al.: Xenobiotica, 13(3), 185 (1983), Martinelli, E., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 7, 335 (1979),<br></p>

<p>Applications Betamethasone 21-Acetate-d3, is the labeled analogue of Betamethasone 21-Acetate (B327025), which is 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>Applications 6-keto Dexamethasone, is an impurity of Dexamethasone, 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></p>

<p>Applications (2Z)-2,3-Dehydroxy Atorvastatin is an intermediate in synthesizing (2E)-2,3-Dehydroxy Atorvastatin (D230045), which is an impurity in the synthesis of Atorvastatin (A791750).<br>References Kearney, A.S., et al.: Pharm. Res., 10, 1461 (1993); Heinonen, T.M., et al.: Clin. Ther., 18, 853 (1996);<br></p>

<p>Applications Vitamin D3 (V676045) analog.<br>References Roy, A., et al.: Steroids, 60, 530 (1995);<br></p>

<p>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.<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>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications A degradation product of Betamethasone (B327000).<br>References Andersson, P., et al.: J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 36, 763 (1984), Wurthwein, G., et al.: Biopharm. Drug Dispos., 11, 381 (1990), Samtani, M., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 93, 726 (2004), Samtani, M., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 33, 1124 (2005),<br></p>

<p>Applications E-Ospemifene is the E-isomer of Ospemifene (O703000) and is useful for lowering serum cholesterol. It acts as a antiatherosclerotic and is also estrogen-like.<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 Sodervall, M., et al.: PCT Int. Appl. WO 9942427 A1 19990826. Aug 26, 1999<br></p>

<p>Applications 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone Heptanoate can be used in therapeutic use and biological study of pharmaceutical compounds and methods of use thereof for treating gender-biased immune disorders.<br>References Stoloff, G., et al.: PCT Int. Appl. WO 2016005599 A1 20160114 (2016)<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Etiocholanolone.<br>References Eriksson, H., et al.: Eur. J. Biochem., 15, 132 (1970), Cook, D., et al.: Endocrinology, 93, 1019 (1973),<br></p>

<p>Applications Tasimelteon is a novel drug, used in the treatment of non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder. It helps to correct the circadian rhythm disorder often seen in patients who are visually impaired.<br>References Lahon, J. et al.: World. J. Pharm. Res., 3, 1521 (2014);<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Estradiol (E888000) derivative. An estrogen.<br>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),<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Testosterone (T155000). Principal hormone of the testes, produced by the interstitial cells. Major circulating androgen; converted by 5α-reductase in androgen-dependent target tissues to 5α-dehydrotestosterone which is required for normal male sexual differentiation. Also converted by aromatization to Estradiol.Controlled substance (anabolic steroid). Androgen.<br>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),<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>

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<p>5,6-Dehydro-17beta-dutasteride is a synthetic drug product that is used as an analytical standard for the determination of metabolites and impurities in pharmaceuticals. It also has been used as a natural metabolite, which can be found in human urine. 5,6-Dehydro-17beta-dutasteride is a metabolite of dutasteride, which is an antiandrogen medication for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is also known to inhibit the metabolism of other drugs such as ketoconazole and metoprolol.</p>

<p>(3S,5R)-Atorvastatin calcium is an analytical standard for the drug atorvastatin. It has a purity of 99.9% and is manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the pharmacopoeia. The product is available as a white crystalline powder and is soluble in water, acetone, and ethanol. (3S,5R)-Atorvastatin calcium has been used in drug development and as an impurity standard for HPLC analysis. It also serves as a metabolite to characterize the production process of atorvastatin.</p>

<p>Rac5-Keto Fluvastatin is a synthetic, natural and custom synthesis drug product. It's CAS number is 1160169-39-0. Rac5-Keto Fluvastatin is a metabolite of fluvastatin. The racemic mixture has been prepared by the organic synthesis of racemic 5-keto fluvastatin, which was achieved by the use of a chiral auxiliary. Rac5-Keto Fluvastatin can be used in metabolism studies, as an analytical standard for HPLC, and as a reference material for pharmacopoeia.</p>