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Finasteride
Description
Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid. It is a specific inhibitor of the enzyme steroid 5-a-reductase which is responsible for the conversion of testosterone into the potent androgen 5a-dihydrotestosterone.
Specifications
Cas No. 98319-26-7
Product ID F3354
Product Name Finasteride
Chemical Name (5a,17
Synonym Finastid; Propecia; Proscar; Prostide
Formula Wt. 372.54
Melting Point 252oC-254oC or 257oC
Purity ≥98%
Solubility Soluble in chloroform. DMSO, ethanol and methanol. Slighly soluble in water.
Store Temp Ambient
References Peters, D.H., Sorkin, E.M. Drugs 46:177-208 (1993). Gormley, G.J. Biomed Pharmacother. 49:319-24 (1995).
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