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Hexestrol

Hexestrol

Product ID H1894
Cas No. 84-16-2
Purity ≥98%
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1 g $71.50 In stock
5 g $245.30 In stock
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Description

Hexestrol is a synthetic catechol that exhibits carcinogenic and estrogenic activities. Hexestrol inhibits tubulin assembly and induces mitotic arrest and aneuploidy in vitro. Hexestrol also forms DNA adducts, potentially initiating carcinogenesis.

Product Info

Cas No.

84-16-2

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C18H22O2

Formula Wt.

270.37

Chemical Name

4,4'-(1,2-Diethylethyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bisphenol

IUPAC Name

4-[4-(4-hydroxyphenyl)hexan-3-yl]phenol

Synonym

Dihydrodiethylstilbestrol, Synthovo, Cycloestrol, Hormoestrol, Syntrogene

Melting Point

185-188°C

Solubility

Soluble in ether, acetone, alcohol, and methanol. Slightly soluble in benzene and chloroform.

Appearance

White or Almost White Crystalline Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

H1894 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

H1894 Info Sheet PDF

References

Cavalieri EL, Rogan EG. A unifying mechanism in the initiation of cancer and other diseases by catechol quinones. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2004 Dec;1028:247-57. PMID: 15650250.

Chaudoreille MM, Peyrot V, Braguer D, et al. Qualitative study of the interaction mechanism of estrogenic drugs with tubulin. Biochem Pharmacol. 1991 Mar 1;41(5):685-93. PMID: 1847811.

Wheeler WJ, Cherry LM, Downs T, et al. Mitotic inhibition and aneuploidy induction by naturally occurring and synthetic estrogens in Chinese hamster cells in vitro. Mutat Res. 1986 Jul;171(1):31-41. PMID: 3724781.

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