Allopregnanolone
Positive allosteric modulator of GABAA receptors
Product Specifications
Background
Allopprenanolone is a natural metabolite of progesterone that is devoid of any progestational activity. It acts and functions as a potent ligand of GABA type A receptor complexes in the CNS. It is a neuroactive steroid. Has recently been approved as a drug for postpartum depression by the FDA.
Product Name Alternative
(3α,5α)-3-Hydroxy-pregnan-20-one; (3α,5α)-tetrahydroprogesterone; 3-OH-DHP
UNSPSC
41116105
Source
Synthetic
Purity
>98% (HPLC); NMR (Conforms)
Weight
0.005
Format
White to off-white powder
Solubility
May be dissolved in DMSO (32 mg/ml); or Ethanol (32 mg/ml)
Molecular Formula
C21H34O2
Molecular Weight
318.5
Precautions
Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.
CAS Number
516-54-1
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