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Gossypol, 98+%
Description
Gossypol acts as an inhibitor for several dehydrogenase enzymes. Gossypol has also long been known to possess antimalarial properties. Gossypol provided reliable contraception. gossypol provokes infertility and causes spermatogenesis. Gossypol is used as an active antifertility agent in a variety of male animals, including mice, rats, hamsters, monkeys, rabbits, and bulls.
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.
Gossypol acts as an inhibitor for several dehydrogenase enzymes. Gossypol has also long been known to possess antimalarial properties. Gossypol provided reliable contraception. gossypol provokes infertility and causes spermatogenesis. Gossypol is used as an active antifertility agent in a variety of male animals, including mice, rats, hamsters, monkeys, rabbits, and bulls.
Solubility
Soluble in 100%ethanol (25 mg/ml), DMF (25 mg/ml), acetone, DMSO (25 mM), methanol (2 mg/ml), ether, chloroform, sodium carbonate, and dilute aqueous solutions of ammonia . Insoluble in water. Gossypol is a male antifertility agent with antispermatogenic activity and has been shown to contain antitumor, anitviral, and antioxidant properties.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specifications
Specifications
Color | Yellow to Brown |
Quantity | 100 mg |
Merck Index | 14,4528 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in 100%ethanol (25mg/ml),DMF (25mg/ml),acetone,DMSO (25 mM),methanol (2mg/ml),ether,chloroform,sodium carbonate,and dilute aqueous solutions of ammonia . Insoluble in water. Gossypol is a male antifertility agent with antispermatogenic activity and has been shown to contain antitumor,anitviral,and antioxidant properties. |
IUPAC Name | 7-(8-formyl-1,6,7-trihydroxy-3-methyl-5-propan-2-ylnaphthalen-2-yl)-2,3,8-trihydroxy-6-methyl-4-propan-2-ylnaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde |
Formula Weight | 518.56 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
Physical Form | Powder |
Chemical Name or Material | Gossypol |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H341-H361 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H341-H361-H302 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P312-P308+P313-P330-P501c |
RTECSNumber | DU3100000 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Store at -20°C |
RUO – Research Use Only
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