About -Estradiol
-Estradiol VETRANAL, analytical standard Synonym: 1,3,5(10)-Estratriene-3,17-diol, 3,17-Dihydroxy-1,3,5(10)-estratriene, Epiestradiol CAS Number 57-91-0 Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C18H24O2 Molecular Weight 272.38 Properties grade analytical standard product line VETRANAL form neat application(s) HPLC: suitable gas chromatography (GC): suitable format neat Description Biochem/physiol Actions Estradiol (known as alpha Estradiol or 17 alpha Estradiol) is a biologically active estrogen in human breast cancer cells in tissue culture.17-estradiol and its selective receptor, ER-X, are not part of a classical hormone/receptor endocrine system but of a system with important autocrine/paracrine functions in the developing and adult brain. 17-Estradiol may have enormous implications for hormone replacement strategies at the menopause and in the treatment of such neurodegenerative disorders as Alzheimers disease and ischemic stroke.
FAQs of -Estradiol:
Q: What is the purity of -Estradiol?
A: The purity of -Estradiol is 99%.
Q: What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of -Estradiol?
A: The molecular formula of -Estradiol is C18H24O2, and its molecular weight is 272.38 grams (g).
Q: What is the melting point of -Estradiol?
A: The melting point of -Estradiol ranges from 151C to 152C.
Q: What are the primary uses of -Estradiol?
A: -Estradiol is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women, treat low estrogen levels in women with ovarian failure, and manage certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Q: Is -Estradiol effective for managing osteoporosis?
A: Yes, -Estradiol is used to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women.