Description
A synthetic estrogen; stimulates proliferation of estrogen-dependent MCF-7 breast cancer cells in vitro from 0.16-20 μM; lacks ER binding activity (IC50s = >100 μM for ERα and ERβ); has been used in the synthesis of various estrogen receptor modulators
Formal name: 3-methoxy-estra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one
Synonyms: (+)-Estrone methyl ether|3-O-methyl Estrone|NSC 88911
Molecular weight: 284.4
CAS: 1624-62-0
Purity: ≥90%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Sterol Lipids||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Hormones & Receptors|Estrogens & Progestins