Mifepristone (RU486)
Overview | |
Catalog # | bs-80036C |
Product Name | Mifepristone (RU486) |
Specifications | |
Storage Buffer | powder |
Storage Condition | RT |
Target | |
Product Information | Molecular Weight:429.59 Formula:C29H35NO2 Purity:>98% Solubility:Soluble in DMSO (up to 40 mg/ml) or in Ethanol (up to 20 mg/ml). Chemical Name:11β-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]-17β-hydroxy-17-(1-propynyl)estra-4,9-dien-3-one |
Description | Mifepristone is a cell-permeable steroid that is a potent antagonist at the progesterone and glucocorticoid receptors.1 It is used clinically as an abortifacient. KD progesterone receptor = 2.6 nM2 and KD glucocorticoid receptor = 0.4 nM3. |