Steroids and Derivatives

<p>Applications Obeticholic Acid Acyl-β-D-glucuronide is composed of 6-Ethylchenodeoxycholic Acid (E899810) linked with Glucuronic Acid (G596850).<br>References Levene, M., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 92, 257 (1931); Miyamoto, I., et al.: Anal. Biochem., 115, 308 (1981); Neuschwander-Tetri, B.A., et al.: Lancet., 385, 956 (2015);<br></p>

<p>Applications 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>Applications Testosterone Undecylenate is an ester metabolite of Testosterone (T155000), which is the main hormone of the testes, produced by the interstitial cells. It is a major circulating androgen; converted by 5α-reductase in androgen-dependent target tissues to 5α-dehydrotestosterone that is required for normal male sexual differentiation. Also converted by aromatization to Estradiol.<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>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Desonide 21-Acetate is a reactant in the synthesis of 7α-halogenocorticosteroids with anti-inflammatory activity.<br>References De, K., et. al.: J. Indian Chem. Soc., 79, 513 (2002)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Prednisolone EP Impurity G<br>Applications 20(S)-Hydroxy Prednisolone (Prednisolone EP Impurity G) is a Prednisolone (P703740) metabolite.<br>References Kim, H., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 30, 2239 (1987), Addison, R., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., Mol. Biol., 39, 83 (1991),<br></p>

<p>Applications A synthetic diethyl-ether of Estradiol with no distal hormonal effects, in patients undergoing surgical correction for stress urinary incontinence (SUI).<br>References Kelleher, C., et al.: Br. J. Obstet. Gynaecol., 104, 1374 (1997), Deffieux, X., et al.: J. Gynecol. Obstet. Biol. Reprod., 35, 678 (2006),<br></p>

<p>Applications A Vitamin D derivative.<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 Koeffler, M.R., et al.: Blood, 74, 82 (1989),<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 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 A Cortisone derivative, a glucocorticoid.<br>References Mickelson, K., et al.: Biochemistry, 20, 6211 (1981), Westphal, U., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 19, 1 (1983),<br></p>

<p>Applications Calcipotriol Monohydrate is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, which is a biologically active form of Vitamin D3 (1). Calcipotriol Monohydrate can be used to treat psoriasis (2).<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 (1) Kim, D. H., et al.: Ann Dermatol. 24, 341 (2012) (2) Queille-Roussel, C., et al.: Clin Drug Investig (2016)<br></p>

<p>Applications A 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 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 Cholesterol is a major component of all biological membranes; ~25% of total brain lipid is Cholesterol. 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. This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs).<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>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 Mifepristone is a 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>Applications Anti-inflammatory.<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 It has been used in combinations as an oral contraceptive.<br>References Brennan, D.M., et al.: Acta Endocrinol., 44, 367 (1963), Honma., s., et al.: Chem Pharm. Bull., 25 2019 (1977), Usui, T., et al.: Acta Urol. Jpn., 27, 327 (1981),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Progesterone EP Impurity A<br>Applications Pregna-4,14-diene-3,20-dione (Progesterone EP Impurity A) is a Progesterone derivative<br>References Wilks, J., et al.: Steroids, 35, 697 (1980), Templeton, J., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 30, 1502 (1987), Blackmore, P., et al.: Mol. Pharmacol., 49, 727 (1996),<br></p>

<p>Applications An epimer of Pregnenolone (P712200), a GABAA antagonist and increases neurogenesis in the hippocampus.<br>References Li, W. et al.: J, Pharmacol. Exp. Therap., 323, 236 (2007); Sunol, C. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 49, 3225 (2006);<br></p>

<p>Impurity Estriol EP Impurity F<br>Applications 16-Epiestriol (Estriol EP Impurity F) is a metabolite of Estradiol.<br>References Marrian, B., et al.: Biochem. J., 59, 136 (1955), Dietel, M., et al.: Cancer Res., 50, 6100 (1990), Schumacher, G., et al.: Clin. Cancer Res., 5, 493 (1999), Robert, J., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 46, 4805 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Atorvastatin is a drug used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular diseases. Atorvastatin lactam, which is an impurity formed during the synthesis of atorvastatin, has been shown to inhibit cholesterol biosynthesis in a rat model. The in vivo metabolism of atorvastatin lactam was studied by HPLC-MS/MS and was found to be identical to that of the parent molecule. This impurity may be useful as a research and development or custom synthesis product, or as an impurity standard for HPLC analysis.</p>

<p>7α-Hydroxyhydrocortisone</p>

<p>(3R,5S)-Atorvastatin sodium salt is a synthetic compound that is used in the treatment of high cholesterol. It belongs to the class of statins, which are used for lowering blood cholesterol levels. The drug product contains at least 99% by weight of (3R,5S)-atorvastatin sodium salt. This product also has an analytical purity greater than 98%. It is metabolized via oxidation and hydroxylation to form metabolites that exhibit pharmacological activity similar to the parent molecule. (3R,5S)-Atorvastatin sodium salt is a natural product that can be found in plants such as yew trees. This drug has been shown to have niche applications in drug development and research and development.</p>

<p>Atorvastatin is a drug product that is metabolized to atorvastatin epoxy pyrrolooxazin tricyclic impurity. Due to the presence of this impurity, the purity of the drug product is not 100%. Atorvastatin epoxy pyrrolooxazin tricyclic impurity is a natural metabolite with CAS number 516-80-1. It has been shown to have effects on metabolism and may be involved in the development of atherosclerosis. Metabolism studies have been conducted on animals, but not humans.</p>

<p>Fluticasone Propionate EP Impurity F is an impurity of Fluticasone Propionate. Fluticasone Propionate is a synthetic glucocorticoid used in the treatment of asthma and other allergic disorders. Impurity F is a metabolite of Fluticasone Propionate and has been detected in human plasma at low levels (5% of total fluticasone propionate). The metabolism of Fluticasone Propionate to Impurity F has been studied in rat, mouse, dog and man.<br>br&gt;br&gt;<br>The following table summarizes the metabolic pathways that have been identified for this impurity:<br>br&gt;br&gt;<br>Metabolism studies indicate that Impurity F is mainly metabolized by CYP3A4 to form conjugates with glucuronic acid or sulfates. It may also be hydrolyzed to form 5α-flurostan-3β,17β-d</p>

<p>Atorvastatin epoxy tetrahydrofuran impurity is a byproduct of the synthesis process. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in organic solvents and sparingly soluble in water. Atorvastatin epoxy tetrahydrofuran impurity has been shown to be an impurity of atorvastatin. It is not known to have any biological activity, but it may pose a health risk if present in large quantities.</p>

<p>(betaS,deltaS)-2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-beta,delta-dihydroxy-5- (1-methylethyl)-3-phenyl-4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H-pyrrole- 1-heptanoic acid calcium salt (2:1) is a fluorinated derivative of the natural metabolite 2-(4-fluorophenyl)-beta,delta-dihydroxy -5-(1 methylethyl)-3 phenyl 4-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]-1H pyrrole 1 heptanoic acid. It is an enantiomer of the racemate with optical purity &gt; 98%. The compound has been used as a pharmacological and supramolecular chemistry probe for assays and chemosensors.</p>

<p>Soluble in Chloroform &amp; in Methanol Confirmed<br>Insoluble in Wate</p>

<p>3-Oxo-4-aza-5a-androst-1-ene-17b-carboxylic acid is a covalently bonded prodrug that is metabolized to its active form, finasteride, in the body. It has been shown to have physiological activities such as skin permeation and cell growth. 3-Oxo-4-aza-5a-androst-1-ene 17b carboxylic acid also has immunotherapy properties and can be conjugated with other compounds for use in cancer treatment.</p>

<p>(5α)-17-(3-Pyridinyl)androst-16-en-3-one is a natural metabolite of testosterone that is produced in the liver. It has been identified as an impurity in API, which can be found in drugs used for the treatment of high blood pressure and prostate cancer. (5α)-17-(3-Pyridinyl)androst-16-en-3-one is not active as a drug itself, but it can be used as a standard to study the metabolism of testosterone and other steroids.</p>

<p>Beta-Epoxyabiraterone acetate is a synthetic and natural metabolite of abiraterone that is used as an API impurity in the synthesis of abiraterone acetate. The drug product is a niche compound with CAS No. 52464-96-6. The Metabolite is an impurity found in the synthesis of beta-epoxyabiraterone acetate. Drug development research and development, analytical methods, and pharmacopoeia are all involved in the production of this compound.</p>

<p>Atorvastatin epoxydione impurity (EPI) is a heptanoic, hydrate, diastereoisomer, racemic mixture, enantiomer and impurity of Atorvastatin. The EPI has been minimized in the formulation process by using a novel synthesis route that employs a chiral pyrrole derivative as an intermediate. This minimization has allowed for the elimination of the tautomer and other impurities present in the original compound.</p>

<p>Calcipotriol EP Impurity B is a drug product that is an impurity in Calcipotriol EP. It is produced during the synthesis of calcipotriol and may be present in the natural product. It has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, and can be used as a research tool to study calcipotriol metabolism.</p>

<p>Desfluoro atorvastatin is a crystalline polymorph of atorvastatin that has been shown to have improved flowrate and dissolution profile compared with the conventional form. Desfluoro atorvastatin is synthesized by adding a fluorine atom to a specific position in the molecule. The synthesis procedure includes chromatographic purification and analysis of impurities, which are then eliminated by diode laser irradiation. Impurities may also be eliminated through hydrogenation or recrystallization.</p>

<p>Atorvastatin impurity F is an impurity that can be found in atorvastatin. It is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a melting point of 142°C. It has a molecular weight of 273.5 and chemical formula of C14H13N3O2. This impurity can be found in atorvastatin as an API impurity, which may have an effect on the efficacy or toxicity of the drug product. Impurities are present in all pharmaceutical products and should be identified, characterized, and quantified for quality control purposes. Impurities are often unavoidable byproducts of the manufacturing process and can lead to potential safety concerns if they are not detected early on during drug development. The presence of impurities may also affect the pharmacological effects or therapeutic efficacy of the drug product.</p>

<p>O-Methyl atorvastatin calcium is a drug product that is an HPLC standard. It is a natural metabolite of atorvastatin, which is synthesized by cytochrome P450 3A4 in the liver. O-Methyl atorvastatin calcium has been shown to be an impurity in some batches of atorvastatin calcium. It has been observed to have pharmacological effects similar to those of atorvastatin. O-Methyl atorvastatin calcium has been used as a research and development (R&amp;D) tool for studies on the metabolism of drugs, including its own synthesis and the study of the effect on other drugs such as amiodarone.</p>

<p>Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and social anxiety disorder. It is also used as an appetite suppressant in some countries. Fluoxetine inhibits the neuronal uptake of serotonin by blocking the presynaptic transporter protein. The most common adverse effects are nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision and sexual dysfunction.</p>

<p>Calcipotriol EP Impurity H is an impurity found in calcipotriol EP. It is a metabolite of calcipotriol EP, which is the active ingredient in Dovonex. Calcipotriol EP Impurity H can be detected by HPLC with a retention time of 11.5 minutes and its purity can be determined by UV spectroscopy at 254 nm with a purity of &gt;98%. Calcipotriol EP Impurity H can also be synthesized from natural or synthetic sources.</p>

<p>Calcipotriol EP Impurity E is a synthetic impurity that is found in the calcipotriol EP API. Calcipotriol EP Impurity E is an impurity standard for HPLC and can be used in drug development, research and development, and pharmacopoeia. It has been shown to have no significant effect on the pharmacological activity of calcipotriol EP.</p>

<p>Hydrocortisone 21-Aldehyde (Hydrate</p>

<p>Defluoro atorvastatin calcium is a bulk drug that has been approved to be used as an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated cholesterol levels in adults. Defluoro atorvastatin calcium is the desfluoro-enantiomer of atorvastatin, which is a statin that inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of HMG-CoA to mevalonic acid, which is an early step in the synthesis of cholesterol. The fluoro group on defluoro atorvastatin calcium is not expected to have any significant effect on its potency or metabolic pathways and any impurities are not expected to have any therapeutic effect.</p>

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