Estradiol
Catalog Number : 5022822
description
Estradiol is the primary female sex hormone and cholesterol derivative. It acts as an agonist of the estrogen receptor (ER), activating both the ERalpha and ERbeta receptors.
Additional Information
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Applications:
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FA
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Synonyms:
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17β-estradiol, beta Estradiol, Aerodiol, Estrace, Estradiol 17beta, Oestradiol,
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Formulation:
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Crystalline solid
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Chemical Name:
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(8R,9S,13S,14S,17S)-13-methyl-6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol
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Molecular Formula:
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C18H24O2 |
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Molecular Weight: |
272.4
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CAS Number
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50-28-2
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Purity:
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≥98%
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Storage Conditions:
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Product should be kept at -20°C.
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References:
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Butcher, R. L., Collins, W. E., & Fugo, N. W. (1974). Plasma concentration of LH, FSH, prolactin, progesterone and estradiol-17β throughout the 4-day estrous cycle of the rat. Endocrinology, 94(6), 1704-1708. Pfaff, D., & Keiner, M. (1973). Atlas of estradiol‐concentrating cells in the central nervous system of the female rat. Journal of Comparative Neurology,151(2), 121-157. Hall, J. M., Couse, J. F., & Korach, K. S. (2001). The multifaceted mechanisms of estradiol and estrogen receptor signaling. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 276(40), 36869-36872. |