Hexestrol is a synthetic catechol that exhibits carcinogenic and estrogenic activities. Hexestrol inhibits tubulin assembly and induces mitotic arrest and aneuploidy in vitro. Hexestrol also forms DNA adducts, potentially initiating carcinogenesis.
| Cas No. | 84-16-2 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C18H22O2 |
| Formula Wt. | 270.37 |
| Chemical Name | 4,4'-(1,2-Diethylethyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bisphenol |
| IUPAC Name | 4-[4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)hexan-3-yl]phenol |
| Synonym | Dihydrodiethylstilbestrol; Synthovo; Cycloestrol; Hormoestrol; Syntrogene |
| Melting Point | 185-188°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ether, acetone, alcohol, and methanol. Slightly soluble in benzene and chloroform. |
| Appearance | White or Almost White Crystalline Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | H1894 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | H1894 Info Sheet PDF |
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