1487007

Oxymetholone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 17β-Hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethylene)-17-methyl-5α-androstan-3-one, Anasterone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₁H₃₂O₃
• CAS Number: 434-07-1
• Molecular Weight: 332.48
• MDL number: MFCD00133083
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750646
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: oxymetholone
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• drug control: USDEA Schedule I; regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: [H][C@@]12CC[C@]3([H])C(CC[C@@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]4(C)O)[C@@]1(C)C\C(=C\O)C(=O)C2
• InChI: 1S/C21H32O3/c1-19-11-13(12-22)18(23)10-14(19)4-5-15-16(19)6-8-20(2)17(15)7-9-21(20,3)24/h12,14-17,22,24H,4-11H2,1-3H3/b13-12-/t14-,15+,16?,17-,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1
• InChI key: ICMWWNHDUZJFDW-ZDBQEZQZSA-N

Description

General description

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

• Oxymetholone in Muscle Growth Research: A study on the synergistic blend of Garcinia mangostana and Cinnamomum tamala suggests potential for enhancing myogenic differentiation and mitochondrial biogenesis, similar to effects observed with Oxymetholone in promoting muscle growth and strength (Sinha et al., 2023).


• Oxymetholone in Combination Therapy: Long-term combination therapy with Metformin and Oxymetholone in a Fanconi Anemia mouse model shows significant promise for treating this genetic disorder, suggesting new therapeutic pathways involving this potent anabolic steroid (Dorrell et al., 2023).


• Cost-effectiveness of Oxymetholone: Real-world analysis in Thailand compares the cost-effectiveness of Oxymetholone versus Rabbit-Antithymocyte Globulin for treating acquired aplastic anemia, providing valuable insights into healthcare resource allocation (Penthinapong et al., 2023).


• Oxymetholone and Testicular Toxicity: Research investigates the effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Oxymetholone-induced testicular toxicity, contributing to understanding its adverse effects and potential mitigation strategies (Saba et al., 2023).

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
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H351,H361
• Precautionary Statements: P280
• Hazard Classifications: Carc. 2 - Repr. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable