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DL-Aminoglutethimide, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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
Specifications
Melting Point | 152°C to 154°C |
Color | White |
Quantity | 1 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 |
Safety and Handling
- DL-Aminoglutethimide
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Aminoglutethimide
RUO – Research Use Only
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