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Anastrozole

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2;2"-[5-(1H-1;2;4-Triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1, 3-Phenylene]bis(2-methyl-propiononitrile, Arimidex, ICI-D1033, ZD1033, a,a,a′,a′-Tetramethyl-5-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-benzenediacetonitrile

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C17H19N5
CAS Number:
120511-73-1
Molecular Weight:
293.37
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

anastrozole

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C17H19N5/c1-16(2,9-18)14-5-13(8-22-12-20-11-21-22)6-15(7-14)17(3,4)10-19/h5-7,11-12H,8H2,1-4H3

InChI key

YBBLVLTVTVSKRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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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

Anastrozole 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.

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GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H360FD

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Jennifer L Lycette et al.
Breast cancer research and treatment, 99(3), 249-255 (2006-06-06)
Hormonal therapy is the mainstay of adjuvant treatment for women with early-stage estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Recently, the aromatase inhibitors have moved to the forefront of adjuvant hormonal therapy, however, the adverse effects of these agents are not yet fully
Mark Sanford et al.
Drugs, 68(9), 1319-1340 (2008-06-13)
Anastrozole (Arimidex) is an aromatase inhibitor approved in the EU, the US and in other countries worldwide for use as an adjuvant treatment in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It is also approved in the EU and
Robert W Carlson et al.
Breast cancer research and treatment, 80 Suppl 1, S19-S26 (2003-10-11)
The use of adjuvant endocrine therapy in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, early breast cancer has become important in both pre- and postmenopausal women. Tamoxifen has been the principal adjuvant hormonal therapy in pre- and postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive
Raimund Jakesz
Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology, 2(2), 301-312 (2006-07-27)
Anastrozole is a nonsteroidal, third-generation aromatase inhibitor, which is heralded as an effective alternative endocrine therapy to tamoxifen in postmenopausal women with hormone-responsive breast cancer. Anastrozole has a high affinity for aromatase, a CYP enzyme involved in estrogen synthesis, and
K Mokbel
Current medical research and opinion, 19(8), 683-688 (2003-12-23)
This commentary article provides an overview of recent clinical research trials involving anastrozole and its evolving role in the management of breast cancer. Anti-aromatase agents inhibit the cytochrome P-450 component of the aromatase enzyme complex responsible for the final step
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