1269050

Exemestane

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 6-Methyleneandrosta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₂₄O₂
• CAS Number: 107868-30-4
• Molecular Weight: 296.40
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749825
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• MDL number: MFCD00866994

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: exemestane
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule); pharmaceutical
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CC(=C)C4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CCC2=O
• InChI: 1S/C20H24O2/c1-12-10-14-15-4-5-18(22)20(15,3)9-7-16(14)19(2)8-6-13(21)11-17(12)19/h6,8,11,14-16H,1,4-5,7,9-10H2,2-3H3/t14-,15-,16-,19+,20-/m0/s1
• InChI key: BFYIZQONLCFLEV-DAELLWKTSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... CYP19A1(1588)

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
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Application

Exemestane USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Exemestane Tablets

Biochem/physiol Actions

Exemestane is a steroidal antiestrogen and irreversible aromatase inhibitor. Exemestane acts as a false substrate for the aromatase enzyme. Exemestane also prevents the conversion of androgens to estrogens and is used to treat estrogen-dependent breast cancer.

Exemestane is a steroidal antiestrogen; aromatase inhibitor.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H360,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P273 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P391
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2 - Repr. 1B
• Storage Class: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable