1250008

Estradiol

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): β-Estradiol, 1,3,5-Estratriene-3,17β-diol, 17β-Estradiol, 3,17β-Dihydroxy-1,3,5(10)-estratriene, Dihydrofolliculin
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₁₈H₂₄O₂
• CAS Number: 50-28-2
• Molecular Weight: 272.38
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749749
• MDL number: MFCD00003693
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 1914275
• eCl@ss: 25140904

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: estradiol
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 176-180 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: O[C@H]1CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CCC4=CC(O)=CC=C4[C@@]3([H])CC[C@@]21C
• InChI: 1S/C18H24O2/c1-18-9-8-14-13-5-3-12(19)10-11(13)2-4-15(14)16(18)6-7-17(18)20/h3,5,10,14-17,19-20H,2,4,6-9H2,1H3/t14-,15-,16+,17+,18+/m1/s1
• InChI key: VOXZDWNPVJITMN-ZBRFXRBCSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... ESR1(2099)

Description

General description

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Biochem/physiol Actions

The major estrogen secreted by the premenopausal ovary.

The major estrogen secreted by the premenopausal ovary. Estrogens direct the development of the female phenotype in embryogenesis and during puberty by regulating gene transcription and, thus, protein synthesis. It also induces the production of gonadotropins which, in turn, induce ovulation. Exposure to estradiol increases breast cancer incidence and proliferation.

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: H351,H360FD,H362,H410
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 2 - Lact. - Repr. 1A
• Flash Point (°F): Not applicable
• Flash Point (°C): Not applicable
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P260 - P263 - P264 - P273 - P308 + P313
• Storage Class: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects