Product Details
Arimistane is a synthetic compound classified as a selective aromatase inhibitor. It is primarily studied in laboratory environments for its interactions with aromatase enzymes and related biochemical pathways.
This compound is supplied strictly for research purposes and is not intended for use in living systems.
Mechanism of Action
Arimistane functions by interacting with the aromatase enzyme, which is responsible for catalyzing the conversion of androgenic substrates into estrogenic products.
In experimental settings, the compound is analyzed for its ability to bind to the active site of aromatase, modulating enzymatic activity and providing a model for studying enzyme-substrate interactions.
Mechanistic studies focus on enzyme inhibition kinetics, binding affinity, and the structural effects of Arimistane on aromatase conformation and catalytic function.
Chemical Properties of Arimistane
| Property | Value |
| Compound Name | Arimistane |
| Classification | Aromatase Inhibitor |
| Chemical Formula | C19H24O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 284.4 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 1420-49-1 |
| PubChem CID | 169433792 |
| IUPAC Name | (8R,9S,10R,14S)-10,13-dimethyl-2,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-7,17-dione |
| Synonyms | Androsta-3,5-diene-7,17-dione, Arimistane, NSC 134910, Androst-3,5-diene-7,17-dione |
| Shelf Life | 36 months |
Research Applications
Aromatase Enzyme Studies
Arimistane is used to investigate the inhibition kinetics of aromatase and its impact on enzymatic conversion of steroid substrates in vitro.
Enzyme Binding Analysis
Research focuses on structural interactions between Arimistane and aromatase, including active site engagement and conformational modulation.
Mechanistic Pathway Exploration
The compound provides a model for studying selective enzymatic inhibition and downstream biochemical pathway effects in controlled laboratory systems.
Why Choose BehemothLabz to Buy Arimistane for Research
BehemothLabz provides research-grade Arimistane manufactured under controlled laboratory conditions with strict quality assurance protocols. Each batch undergoes analytical verification to ensure consistency in molecular composition and purity.
Comprehensive documentation, including laboratory testing reports and sourcing transparency, supports reproducibility in experimental settings. BehemothLabz maintains a compliance-focused approach, supplying compounds intended strictly for laboratory-based investigation and analytical research
Disclaimer
Arimistane is intended strictly for laboratory research and analytical purposes only. It is not intended for use in diagnostic procedures, therapeutic applications, or in vivo studies of any kind.
Any references to biochemical pathways, receptor interactions, or enzymatic processes are provided solely for informational and research-context purposes. This compound must be handled exclusively by qualified professionals in controlled laboratory environments in accordance with applicable regulations and safety guidelines.
Improper handling or use outside of controlled research settings is strictly prohibited.
References
- Martinez Brito, D., Leogrande, P., Botrè, F., & de la Torre, X. (2021). Detection of urinary arimistane metabolites in humans using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry: Complementary results to gas chromatography mass spectrometric data and its application to antidoping analyses. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM, 35(12), e9080. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.9080
- Martinez Brito, D., de la Torre, X., & Botrè, F. (2019). Detection of urinary metabolites of arimistane in humans by gas chromatography coupled to high-accuracy mass spectrometry for antidoping analyses. Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM, 33(24), 1894–1905. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcm.8529
