Pregnenolone-16α-carbonitrile

CAS: 1434-54-4

Ref. 3D-FP168503

Product Information

• Name: Pregnenolone-16α-carbonitrile
• Synonyms: Pregnenolone Carbonitrile, (3Beta,16Alpha)-3-Hydroxy-20-Oxopregn-5-Ene-16-Carbonitrile, (3β,16α)-3-Hydroxy-20-oxopregn-5-ene-16-carbonitrile, 16α-Cyanopregnenolone, 3beta-Hydroxy-20-oxo-5-pregnene-16alpha-carbonitrile, 3β-Hydroxy-20-oxo-5-pregnen-16α-carbonitrile, 3β-Hydroxy-20-oxopregn-5-ene-16α-carbonitrile, Ccris 9224, Pregn-5-ene-16-carbonitrile, 3-hydroxy-20-oxo-, (3beta,16alpha)-, Pregn-5-ene-16-carbonitrile, 3-hydroxy-20-oxo-, (3β,16α)-, Pregn-5-ene-16α-carbonitrile, 3β-hydroxy-20-oxo-, Pregn-5-ene-3β-ol-20-oxo-16α-carbonitrile, Pregnenolone 16alpha-carbonitrile, Pregnenolone 16α-carbonitrile, Pregnenolone carbonitrile, Sc 4674, PCN

Description

Pregnenolone-16alpha-carbonitrile is a synthetic pregnane steroid that is a metabolite of progesterone. It has been shown to be active against liver cells, and has been used as an inhibitor for detoxification enzymes. The reaction mechanism of pregnenolone-16alpha-carbonitrile can be described as follows: the carbonitrile group binds to the active site of cytochrome P450, while the 16α-hydroxyl group binds to the heme moiety in the enzyme. This binding inhibits p450 activity, leading to changes in enzyme activities and energy metabolism. Pregnenolone-16alpha-carbonitrile also has a strong affinity for DNA binding domains, which may lead to transcriptional regulation.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 341.49 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₂H₃₁NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%