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Tamoxifen Citrate

Tamoxifen is a potent synthetic anti-estrogenic agent.

Synonym(s):

Tamoxifen Citrate, Estrogen Receptor Signaling Regulator I

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C26H29NO · xC6H8O7
CAS Number:
54965-24-1
Molecular Weight:
371.51 (salt-free basis)
MDL number:
MFCD00058321
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

100

assay

≥99% (HPLC)

form

powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white to off-white

solubility

ethanol: 5 mg/mL
methanol: 5 mg/mL
water: sparingly soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C26H29NO.C6H8O7/c1-4-25(21-11-7-5-8-12-21)26(22-13-9-6-10-14-22)23-15-17-24(18-16-23)28-20-19-27(2)3;7-3(8)1-6(13,5(11)12)2-4(9)10/h5-18H,4,19-20H2,1-3H3;13H,1-2H2,(H,7,8)(H,9,10)(H,11,12)/b26-25-;

InChI key

FQZYTYWMLGAPFJ-OQKDUQJOSA-N

General description

A potent synthetic anti-estrogen. A cell-permeable and reversible inhibitor of protein kinase C (IC50 = 10 µM). Induces apoptosis in human malignant glioma cell lines.
A potent synthetic anti-estrogenic agent. A cell-permeable and reversible inhibitor of protein kinase C (IC50 = 10 µM). Induces apoptosis in human malignant glioma cell lines and inhibits prostate cancer cell growth by induction of p21 protein.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
PKC
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: yes
Target IC50: 10 µM against protein kinase C

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful & Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (E)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Rohlff, C., et al. 1998. Prostate 37, 51.
Couldwell, W.J., et al. 1994. FEBS Lett.345, 43.
Baltuch, G.H., et al. 1993. Neurosurgery33, 495.
Powis, G. 1991. Trends Pharmacol. Sci.12, 188.
Issandou, M., et al. 1990. Cancer Res.50, 5845.
O’Brian, C.A., et al. 1985. Cancer Res.45, 2462.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 1B - Repr. 1B

Storage Class

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

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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