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Finasteride
Description
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.
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
Specifications
| 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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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