Dehydroepiandosterone / DHEA Description A broad-spectrum cancer chemopreventive agent. A potent inhibitor of glucose-6- phosphate dehydrogenase. Specifications Cas No. 53-43-0 Product ID D1629 Product Name Dehydroepiandosterone / DHEA Chemical Name (3 Synonym Prasterone; DHEA Formula Wt. 288.42 Melting Point 149oC-151oC Purity ≥98% Solubility Soluble in ethanol or DMSO. Insoluble in water. Store Temp Ambient Ship Temp Ambient References Schwartz, A.G., Pashko, L.L. J. Cell Biochem. Suppl. 17G:73-79 (1993).