Anastrozole is a third generation aromatase inhibitor that suppresses synthesis of estrogen. Anastrozole exhibits anticancer chemotherapeutic activity and is clinically used to treat ER-positive breast cancer. In vitro, anastrozole inhibits proliferation of cancer cells by disrupting the mitochondrial membrane potential and inducing apoptosis. Because of its anti-estrogen properties, anastrozole may decrease bone mineral density and increase fracture risk.
| Cas No. | 120511-73-1 |
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| Purity | ≥99% |
| Formula | C17H19N5 |
| Formula Wt. | 293.37 |
| Chemical Name | 2,2'-(5-(IH-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-phenylene)bis(2-methylpropiononitrile) |
| IUPAC Name | 2-[3-(2-cyanopropan-2-yl)-5-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)phenyl]-2-methylpropanenitrile |
| Synonym | ZD1033 Pure, Zeneca ZD1033 |
| Melting Point | 81-84°C |
| Solubility | soluble in methanol, acetone, ethanol (59 mg/mL), THF, ethyl acetate, chloroform, DMSO (40 mg/mL). Slightly soluble in water. |
| Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | A5302 Info Sheet PDF |
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