Esteroides y derivados

<p>Applications The labelled analogue of 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 Estradiol Enanthate has been used as an injectable contraceptive.<br>References Coutinho, E.M., et. al.: Contraception, 73, 249 (2006)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Prednisolone EP Impurity J<br>Applications 11-Deoxy Prednisolone (Prednisolone EP Impurity J) is a Prednisolone (P703740) derivative as a corticosteroid.<br>References Kobayashi, Y., et al.: Biol. Pharm. Bull., 16, 1175 (1993), Ogata, M., et al.: J. Pharm. Sci., 87, 91 (1998), Hou, S., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 24, 371 (2001),<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 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>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>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>(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>Applications Estrogen; antineoplastic (hormonal).<br>References Aboul-Enein, H.Y., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 11, 347 (1982),<br></p>

<p>Applications 5α-Dihydrolevonorgestrel is the reduced analogue of levonorgestrel (N689510), a safe, tolerated and effective emergency contraceptive for women.<br>References Cabeza, M., et al.: Steroids., 60, 630 (1995); Lemus, A.E., et al.: J. Steroid. Biochem. Molec. Biol., 41,881 (1992); Bergink. E.W., et al.: J. Steroids. Biochem., 14, 175 (1981);<br></p>

<p>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.<br></p>

<p>Applications 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>Impurity Clobetasone Butyrate EP Impurity H<br>Applications Clobetasone-17-propionate is derived from Clobetasol (Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity G) (C583490), which is a topical corticosteroid. Glucocorticoid; anti-inflammatory.<br>References Olsen, E.A., et al.: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol., 15, 246 (1986)<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 Betamethasone 6α-Bromo 17-Valerate is an impurity of Betamethasone (B327000), which is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent.<br>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),<br></p>

<p>Impurity Budesonide EP Impurity H<br>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.<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 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 A metabolite of Exemestane; exerts biological effects as an androgen.<br>References Howell, A., et al.: Lancet, 365, 60 (2005), Goss, P., et al.: Clin. Cancer Res., 10, 5717 (2004), Buzdar, A., et al.: Lancet Oncol., 7, 633 (2006), Coates, A., et al.: J. Clin. Oncol., 25, 486 (2007), Jordan, V., et al.: Steroids, 72, 7 (2007),<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Prednicarbate (P703700).<br>References Kumar, R., et al.: Steroids, 64, 310 (1999), Kauppi, B., et al.: Biol. Chem., 278, 22748 (2003), Buchwald, P., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 49, 883 (2006),<br></p>

<p>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.<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 A labelled metabolite 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), Edsbaecker, S., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 15, 412 (1987),<br></p>

<p>Applications Anti-inflammatory (topical).<br>References Kirshbaum, J., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 8, 251 (1979),<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 Labelled 4-Methoxyestrone (M226135). 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 A steroid hormone with weak androgenic activity. It is metabolized from Testosterone (T155000) in the liver and is used in doping analysis to detect testosterone misuse. Controlled Substance.This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs).<br>References Park, J., et al.: J. Anal. Toxicol., 14, 66 (1990), Palonek, E., et al.: J. Steroid Mol. Biol., 55, 121 (1995), Aguilera, R., et al.: Clin. Chem. 47, 292 (2001), Flenker, U., et al.: Steroids, 73, 408 (2008),<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 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 A metabolite of Desogestrel.<br>References Back, D., et al.: Br. J. Clin. Pharmacol., 26, 23 (1988), Wienkers, L., et al.: Drug Metab. Dispos., 1990, 24, 610 (1990), Bourrie, M., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 277, 321 (1996), Ono, S., et al.: Xenobiotica, 26, 681 (1996),<br></p>

<p>Applications Fluorometholone is 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 Dexamethasone Hemisuccinate is a derivative of Dexamethasone (D298800); a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Dexamethasone 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 6β-Μethyl Prednisolone 21-Acetate is the 6-methyl isomer of 6α-Methyl Prednisolone 21-Acetate (M326030).<br>References Sugihara, N., et al: Am. J. Cardiol., 69, 1475 (1992), Bracken, M.B., et al.: J. Neurosurg., 89, 699 (1998), Dammers, J.W.H.H., et al.: Brit. Med. J., 319, 884 (1999).<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>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 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 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>Impurity Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity U<br>Applications Betamethasone 9,11-Epoxide 17-Propionate (Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity U) is an impurity of Betamethasone (B327000), an antiinflammatory agent.<br></p>

<p>Applications 11-β-Hydroxyandrosterone is a steroid metabolite of Andosterone (A637535), and is one of the major hormones monitored (in urine) when testing athletes for anabolic steroid usage.<br>References Flenker, U., et al.: Steroids, 73, 408 (2008); Norli, H., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 24, 83 (1995)<br></p>

<p>Stability Light Sensitive<br>Applications A synthetic, nonsteroidal 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 Al-Badr, A.A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 19, 145 (1990),<br></p>

<p>Applications Testosterone Isocaproate, is one of the common anabolic steroid esters. It is a controlled substance in US due to their potential for abuse and misuse. It can be used for the treatment of constitutional delayed puberty (CDP), in combination of other testosterone esters.<br>References Noggie, F. T., et al.: J. Chromatography. Sci., 28 (5), 263 (1990); Buyukgebiz, A., et al.: Hormone REs., 44 Suppl 3, 32 (1995);<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 The 17α-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>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.<br>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);<br></p>

<p>Applications Labelled Cortisol (H714615). Cortisol, or Hydrocortisone, is a steroid hormone, 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.<br>References Hechter, O., et al.: Arch. Biochem. Biophys., 25, 457 (1950), Colingsworth, D.R., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 203, 807 (1953), Florey, K., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 12, 277 (1983),<br></p>

<p>Applications Testosterone Octanoate is a metabolite of testosterone (T155000), which is used in biological studies to determine the hemolytic and lipophilic activity of this anabolic steroid.<br>References Biagi, G.L., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 13, 944 (1970); Biagi, G. L., et al.: J. Med. Chem., 18, 873 (1975)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity G<br>Applications Betamethasone Tripropionate (Betamethasone Dipropionate EP Impurity G) is a Betamethasone (B327000) related compound.<br>References Grootveld, M., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 37, 271 (1988), Chen, B., et al.: Steriods, 74, 30 (2009), Mikami, E., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 28, 261 (2002),<br></p>

<p>Stability Hygroscopic<br>Applications Glucocorticoid.<br>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),<br></p>

<p>Applications Estradiol acetate is used a reactant in the preparation of a modifier conjugate through a physiologically cleavable bond for enhanced drug transport across membranes.<br>References Hale, R., et al.: PCT Int. Appl. (1993), WO 9325197 A1 19931223.<br></p>

<p>Applications Estrogen; antineoplastic (hormonal).<br>References Aboul-Enein, H.Y., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 11, 347 (1982),<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 6β-Hydroxy Betamethasone can be used as analyte in analytical study for detecting betamethasone metabolites in human urine using liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry.<br>References Matabosch, X., et al.: Drug Testing and Analysis, 7, 663-672 (2015)<br></p>

<p>Applications di(2-Hydroxy Atorvastatin) Calcium Salt is a metabolite of Atorvastatin Calcium Salt (A791750), 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 Kearney, A.S., et al.: Pharm. Res., 10, 1461 (1993); Heinonen, T.M., et al.: Clin. Ther., 18, 853 (1996); Whitfield, L.R., et al.: Eur. J. Drug Metab. Pharmacokinet., 25, 97 (2000)<br></p>

<p>Impurity Clobetasol Propionate EP Impurity D<br>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.<br>References Olsen, E.A., et al.: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol., 15, 246 (1986),<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 Anti-inflammatory.<br>References Buchwald, P., et al.: Steroids, 73, 193 (2008), Holbeck, S., et al.: Mol. Endocrinol., 24, 1287 (2010),<br></p>

<p>Applications A metabolite of Mifepristone.<br>References Heikinheimo, O., et al.: J. Steroid Biochem., 26, 279 (1987), Brogden, R., et al.: Drugs, 45, 384 (1993), Shi, Y., et al.: Contraception, 48, 133 (1993), Jang, G., et al.: Biochem. Pharmacol., 52, 753 (1996), Gainer, E., et al.: Steroids, 68, 1005 (2003),<br></p>

<p>Applications Prednisolone 21-β-D-Glucuronide Sodium Salt 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>Applications Estradiol Cypionate is present in injectable contraceptive formulations. Used in hormone replacement therapy with potential for improving cognition in post-menopausal women.<br>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);<br></p>

<p>Applications Steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum. Induces maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium; suppresses ovulation. Progesterone is implicated in the etiology of breast cancer.<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 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>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>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 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 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 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 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>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 Testosterone (T155000) derivative. It is a potent androgen with anabolic properties. Since the begining of the year 2005, the use of steroid precursors (prohormones) is illegal in the United States. Controlled substance.<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 Liao, S., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 248, 6154 (1973), Saartok, T., et al.: Endocrinology, 114, 2100 (1984), Sugawara, T., et al.: J. Biol. Chem., 278, 42487 (2003),<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>