ESTRONE
Estrone is a naturally occurring estrogen with weaker activity, used in HRT. Side effects include nausea, bloating, and thrombotic risk. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Estrone (E1) is a naturally occurring estrogen that interconverts with estradiol via 17hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases. It acts as a reservoir hormone and binds estrogen receptors to regulate reproductive and metabolic genes.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in estrogenmetabolism studies, ERligand profiling, endocrineaxis modelling, and steroidinterconversion research.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include thromboembolism, hepatic effects, breast tenderness and hormonal imbalance. Handle with estrogensteroid precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C18H22O2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 270.4 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 53-16-7 |
| Storage Condition | Store in the original package. Do not store above 25 °C. |
| Solubility | Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance. |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | estrone; 53-16-7; folliculin; Theelin; estrovarin |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (8R,9S,13S,14S)-3-hydroxy-13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one |
| InChl Key | DNXHEGUUPJUMQT-CBZIJGRNSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C18H22O2/c1-18-9-8-14-13-5-3-12(19)10-11(13)2-4-15(14)16(18)6-7-17(18)20/h3,5,10,14-16,19H,2,4,6-9H2,1H3/t14-,15-,16+,18+/m1/s1 |
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