Hexestrol
Hexestrol is a potent synthetic estrogen receptor agonist, exhibiting high affinity for both ERα (EC50 = 0.07 nM) and ERβ (EC50 = 0.175 nM) . It is widely used as a research tool in vitro and in vivo to study estrogen signaling, endocrine disruption, and hormone-responsive cancers.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
84-16-2
Product Name Alternative
Hexanoestrol, Hexestrofen, Hexestrol, ERR, ERβ, ERα, EstrogenReceptor, Estrogen Receptor/ERR, Estrogen Receptor, meso-Hexestrol, nonsteroidal, progestogen Receptor, progestogenReceptor
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
98.93% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:< 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) ; Ethanol:39 mg/mL (144.25 mM) ; DMSO:50 mg/mL (184.93 mM)
Smiles
[C@H] ([C@H] (CC) C1=CC=C (O) C=C1) (CC) C2=CC=C (O) C=C2
Molecular Formula
C18H22O2
Molecular Weight
270.37
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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