Mifepristone (RU486), CAS 84371-65-3

Glucocorticoid antagonist

Product Type: Inhibitor

CAS No.: 84371-65-3

MolecularFormula: C29H35NO2

Molecular Weight: 429,6

Source: Synthetic

Purity: >98%

Solubility: Soluble to 100 mM in DMSO, and to 50 mM in ethanol

Appearance: Yellow solid

PubChem CID: 55245

Scientific Background: Mifepristone is a progesterone receptor antagonist used as an abortifacient. It is also an antiglucocorticoid and an antiandrogen. Its relative binding affinity at the progesterone receptor is twice that of progesterone, its affinity at the glucocorticoid receptor is 3x that of dexamethasone, and more than 10 times that of cortisol (1).

References: 1. Heikinheim O., Kekkonen R. and Lahteenmaki P. (2003) Contraception. 68(6): 421-426.

Field of Use: Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

• SKU: STRSIH-211-100MG
• Manufacturer: Stressmarq Biosciences
• Manufacturer SKU: SIH-211-100MG
• Package Unit: 100 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK