Aminoglutethimide

• Catalog No.: Bio-0777
• CAS Number: 125-84-8
• M. F.: C13H16N2O2
• M. W.: 232.27834

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 3-(4-aminophenyl)-3-ethylpiperidine-2,6-dione
• IUPAC Traditional name: 3-(4-aminophenyl)-3-ethylpiperidine-2,6-dione
• Synonyms: Orimeten; Elipten; Cytadren

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 125-84-8

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Originally used as anticonvulsant, withdrawn due to adrenotoxicity.
• Application(s): Now used as aromatase inhibitor for treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women and for treatment of secondary hyperaldosteronism and oedema
• Application(s): Inhibits adrenal corticosteroid synthesis
• Mechanism of Action: Aromatase inhibitor
• Mechanism of Action: Mineralocorticoid synthesis inhibitor
• Mechanism of Action: Inhibits hydroxylations required for aromatization of androgens to estrogens
• Mechanism of Action: Corticosteroid synthesis inhibitor
• Mechanism of Action: Cholesterol desmolase inhibitor
• Mechanism of Action: Androgen synthesis inhibitor
• Mechanism of Action: Corticosteroid antagonist

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