Tamoxifen

- Overview
  - Tamoxifen is a compound used to treat breast cancer and estrogen-related gynecomastia.
    
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    Background
    
    Tamoxifen is a prodrug and its metabolites bind to estrogen receptors in tumor cells which decrease DNA synthesis and inhibit estrogen effects.
- Properties
  - CAS Number
    
    10540-29-1
    
    Molecular Formula
    
    C26H29NO
    
    Molecular Weight
    
    371.52
    
    Appearance
    
    White crystalline powder
    
    Other Properties
    
    Source: Synthetic
    Assay: Not less than 99.0%
    Residue On Ignition: Not more than 0.2%
    Heavy Metals: Not more than 0.001%
    Loss on Drying: Not more than 0.5%
    Melting Point: 95.0 - 98.0°C
    
    Storage
    
    2-8°C
    
    * For research use only