Finasteride acetate
Finasteride acetate is a potent, competitive inhibitor of type II 5α-reductase (IC50 = 4.2 nM), showing ~100-fold selectivity over the type I enzyme. It is widely used in preclinical research, including in vitro enzyme assays and in vivo models, for studying conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenic alopecia.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
222989-99-3
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Smiles
CC (O) =O.[H][C@@]12CC[C@H] (C (=O) NC (C) (C) C) [C@@]1 (C) CC[C@@]1 ([H]) [C@@]2 ([H]) CC[C@@]2 ([H]) NC (=O) C=C[C@]12C
Molecular Formula
C25H40N2O4
Molecular Weight
432.605
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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