Finasteride

Description

Inhibitor of steroid 5-a-reductase | CAS: 98319-26-7 | C23H36N2O2 | 372.553 g/mol

Finasteride is used as a inhibitor of steroid 5-a-reductase, antiandrogen, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into 5α dihydrotestosterone.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Finasteride is used as a inhibitor of steroid 5-a-reductase, antiandrogen, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into 5α dihydrotestosterone.

Solubility
Soluble in water, DMSO, ethanol, methanol, and chloroform.

Notes
Protect from heat. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98319-26-7
• Molecular Formula: C23H36N2O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 372.553
• MDL Number: MFCD00869737
• InChI Key: DBEPLOCGEIEOCV-WSBQPABSSA-N
• Synonym: finasteride, proscar, propecia, finastid, prostide, chibro-proscar, finasterida, finasteridum, finpecia, finasteridum inn-latin
• PubChem CID: 57363
• ChEBI: CHEBI:5062
• IUPAC Name: (1S,3aS,3bS,5aR,9aR,9bS,11aS)-N-tert-butyl-9a,11a-dimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,9b,10,11-dodecahydroindeno[5,4-f]quinoline-1-carboxamide
• SMILES: CC12CCC3C(C1CCC2C(=O)NC(C)(C)C)CCC4C3(C=CC(=O)N4)C

• Color: White
• Quantity: 100 mg
• Merck Index: 14,4082
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,DMSO,ethanol,methanol,and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 372.54
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Finasteride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H360D
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P308+P313-P330-P501c
RTECSNumber	CL5245000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Store at -20°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only