Description
Cyproterone is a steroidal anti-androgen that inhibits entry of androgens into the prostate. The acylated derivative of this compound is more potent and is used clinically more often.
Cyproterone is a steroidal anti-androgen that inhibits entry of androgens into the prostate. The acylated derivative of this compound is more potent and is used clinically more often.
| Cas No. | 427-51-0 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C24H29ClO4 |
| Formula Wt. | 416.94 |
| Chemical Name | (1β,2β)-6-Chloro-1,2-dihydro-17-hydroxy-3'H- cyclopropa[1,2]pregna-1,4,6-triene-3,20-dione acetate |
| Synonym | CPA; Androcur; Cyprostat |
| Melting Point | 200-201°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in dichloromethane and methyl alcohol. |
| Appearance | White or almost white crystalline powder |
| Store Temp | -20°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | C9662 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | C9662 Info Sheet PDF |
Guadalix FJ, Botella Llusiá J. The action mechanism of cyproterone. Acta Ginecol (Madr). 1975 Jul 1;27(1):7-11. PMID: 1146472.
Giorgi EP, Shirley IM, Grant JK, et al. Androgen dynamics in vitro in the human prostate gland. Effect of cyproterone and cyproterone acetate. Biochem J. 1973 Mar;132(3):465-74. PMID: 4125095.