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Finasteride

Catalog No. F342000 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 98319-26-7 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1S,2R,7R,10S,11S,14S,15S)-N-tert-butyl-2,15-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-azatetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,15]heptadec-3-ene-14-carboxamide
IUPAC Traditional name
finasteride
Synonyms
Proscar
Finastid
(5α,17β)-N-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide
Prostide
MK-906

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 98319-26-7

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Off-White Solid
Melting Point 252-254°C (dec.)
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
Solubility n-Propanol
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Inhibitor of 5α-reductase, the enzyme which converts testosterone to the more potent androgen, 5α-dihydrotestosterone.Antialopecia agent.

REFERENCES

  • Koronkowski, M.J., et al.: Pharmacotherapy, 13, 309 (1993)
  • Tenover, J.L., et al.: Clin. Ther., 19, 243 (1993)
  • McConnell, J.D., et al.: N. Engl. J. Med., 338, 557 (1993)