Ethisterone

SKU: orb1310743

Description

Ethisterone is a synthetic progestogen, specifically 17α-ethynyltestosterone, used in biochemical research. It serves as a reference compound in studies investigating progestogen receptor activity, steroid metabolism, and the historical development of synthetic hormones in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 434-03-7
• MW: 312.45
• Purity: 99.50% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₁H₂₈O₂
• SMILES: [H][C@@]12CC[C@@](O)(C#C)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@]1([H])[C@@]2([H])CCC2=CC(=O)CC[C@]12C
• Target: Estrogen/progestogen Receptor,Estrogen Receptor/ERR
• Solubility: DMSO:3.53 mg/mL (11.3 mM)

Bioactivity

• In Vitro:
  In mice, daily administration of Ethisterone at doses ranging from 40 μg to 5 mg over a period of six days stimulates an increase in body weight.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

Pregneninolone, progestogen Receptor, progestogenReceptor, steroidal, synthetic, Ethisterone, Estrogen Receptor/ERR, EstrogenReceptor, estrogen, Estrogen Receptor, ER, ERR, oral, inhibit, Inhibitor, 17a-Ethynyltestosterone, 17alpha-Ethynyltestosterone, 17α-Ethynyltestosterone, contraceptive

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

5284557