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Cyproterone acetate for peak identification

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Cyproterone acetate, 6-Chloro-1β,2β-dihydro-17-hydroxy-3′H-cyclopropa(1,2)-pregna-1,4,6-triene-3,20-dione acetate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H29ClO4
CAS Number:
427-51-0
Molecular Weight:
416.94
MDL number:
MFCD00864671
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329831398
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

cyproterone

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@@]12CC[C@](OC(C)=O)(C(C)=O)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@]3([H])[C@@]2([H])C=C(Cl)C4=CC(=O)[C@@H]5C[C@@H]5[C@]34C

InChI

1S/C24H29ClO4/c1-12(26)24(29-13(2)27)8-6-16-14-10-20(25)19-11-21(28)15-9-18(15)23(19,4)17(14)5-7-22(16,24)3/h10-11,14-18H,5-9H2,1-4H3/t14-,15+,16-,17-,18-,22-,23-,24-/m0/s1

InChI key

UWFYSQMTEOIJJG-FDTZYFLXSA-N

Gene Information

human ... AR(367) , NR3C1(2908) , PGR(5241)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Cyproterone acetate for peak identification EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS07,GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H312 + H332 - H351

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P280

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Carc. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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T Rabe et al.
Drug safety, 14(1), 25-38 (1996-01-01)
The preclinical safety assessment of cyproterone acetate (CPA) with regard to liver tumorigenesis was based on tumorigenicity studies, which revealed no mutagenic potential. Recently, in vitro studies on the formation of adducts and the enhancement of DNA repair synthesis with
The antiandrogen cyproterone acetate: discovery, chemistry, basic pharmacology, clinical use and tool in basic research.
F Neumann
Experimental and clinical endocrinology, 102(1), 1-32 (1994-01-01)
F Neumann et al.
Experimental and clinical endocrinology, 98(2), 71-80 (1991-01-01)
Cyproterone acetate (CPA) has been discovered more than 25 years ago and it was the first antiandrogen suitable for clinical use. CPA inhibits the action of endogenous and exogenous androgens at all androgen target organs; these include the prostate, seminal
G Friedman et al.
Digestive diseases and sciences, 44(7), 1362-1363 (1999-09-18)
Cyproterone acetate is a normally well-tolerated drug that is used widely for the treatment of prostatic carcinoma. Liver toxicity due to its use is not well known. We describe two cases of fatal fulminant hepatitis related to the use of
S L Goldenberg et al.
The Urologic clinics of North America, 18(1), 111-122 (1991-02-01)
Cyproterone acetate is a progestational antiandrogen with potent antigonadotropic activity that results in rapid suppression of serum testosterone. Used as a single agent, cyproterone acetate yields a total androgen blockade. It may be combined with low-dose diethylstilbestrol, orchiectomy, or LHRH
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