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Sigma-Aldrich

Formestane

solid

Synonym(s):

4-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione, CGP-32349

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H26O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
302.41
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.25

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biological source

synthetic (organic)

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

solid

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

solubility

chloroform: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

application(s)

forensics and toxicology
veterinary

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=C(O)C(=O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CCC2=O

InChI

1S/C19H26O3/c1-18-10-8-15(20)17(22)14(18)4-3-11-12-5-6-16(21)19(12,2)9-7-13(11)18/h11-13,22H,3-10H2,1-2H3/t11-,12-,13-,18+,19-/m0/s1

InChI key

OSVMTWJCGUFAOD-KZQROQTASA-N

Gene Information

human ... CYP19A1(1588)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Aromatase inhibitor used as an anti-cancer agent against estrogen-dependent tumors.

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Michael J Haas et al.
Free radical biology & medicine, 52(11-12), 2161-2167 (2012-05-10)
Increased oxidative stress and endoplasmic reticulum stress (ER stress) have been implicated in atherosclerosis. Estrogens have potent antioxidant activity but their effects on ER stress have not been well studied. Therefore, we studied the effects of estradiol and related sex
Thomas Piper et al.
Drug testing and analysis, 4(12), 942-950 (2012-02-23)
The aromatase inhibitor formestane (4-hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, F) is prohibited in sports by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). F possesses only weak androgenic properties and is presumed to be employed in order to suppress estrogen production during the illicit intake of anabolic
Xavier de la Torre et al.
Drug testing and analysis, 6(11-12), 1133-1140 (2014-12-18)
Formestane (4-hydroxy-androstenedione) is an aromatase inhibitor prohibited in sports and included, since 2004, in the list of prohibited substances updated yearly by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Since the endogenous production of formestane has been described, it is mandatory for
A M Brodie et al.
Steroids, 65(4), 171-179 (2000-03-14)
Estrogens are known to be important in the growth of breast cancers in both pre- and postmenopausal women. The number of breast cancer patients with hormone-dependent disease increases with age, as does the incidence of breast cancer. Although estrogens are
L R Wiseman et al.
Drugs, 45(1), 66-84 (1993-01-01)
Formestane (4-hydroxyandrostenedione) is an effective and competitive inhibitor of aromatase, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of androgens to estrone and estradiol. Significant reductions in plasma estradiol levels are observed following intramuscular administration of formestane to postmenopausal women with advanced

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