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DL-Aminoglutethimide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Aminoglutethimide is used to decrease the production of sex hormones and suppress the growth of tumors that need sex hormones to grow. It blocks the production of steroids derived from cholesterol and is clinically used in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome and metastatic breast cancer. It is also a drug of abuse by body builders.
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.
Soluble in water (2 mg/ml at 20°C), methanol (50 mg/ml), ethanol (7 mg/ml at 25°C), DMSO (20 mg/ml at 25°C), and chloroform.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
152°C to 154°C
Color
White
Quantity
25 g
Merck Index
14,440
Solubility Information
Soluble in water (2mg/ml at 20°C),methanol (50mg/ml),ethanol (7mg/ml at 25°C),DMSO (20mg/ml at 25°C),and chloroform.
Formula Weight
232.28
Percent Purity
99%
Physical Form
Powder
Chemical Name or Material
DL-Aminoglutethimide
Hazard Category
H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement
P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber
204-756-4
RTECSNumber
MA4026950
TSCA
No
Recommended Storage
Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only
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