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Tamoxifen

Catalog No. T006000 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 10540-29-1 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2-{4-[(1Z)-1,2-diphenylbut-1-en-1-yl]phenoxy}ethyl)dimethylamine
IUPAC Traditional name
tamoxifen
Synonyms
Trans-Tamoxifen
Z-Tamoxifen
Mammaton
(Z)-2-[4-(1,2-Diphenyl-1-butenyl)phenoxy]-N,N-dimethylethanamine
ICI 47699
Novaldex
Tamoxifen

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 10540-29-1

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Crystalline Solid
Melting Point 92-94°C
Solubility Dichloromethane
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Storage Condition Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen response modifier (SERM), protein kinase C inhibitor and anti-angiogenetic factor. Tamoxifen is a prodrug that is metabolized to active metabolites 4-hydroxytamoxifen (4-OHT) and endoxifen by cytochrome P450 isoforms CYP2

REFERENCES

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