Finasteride

• Catalog Number: ACM98319267
• Product Name: Finasteride
• CAS: 98319-26-7
• Category: Steroidal Compounds
• Synonyms: Propecia; Finpecia; Chibro-Proscar; Finasteridum; Finasterida; Finasteride; Finastid; MK-906; Proscar; Prostide; (1S,3aS,3bS,5aR,9aR,9bS,11aS)-N-tert-butyl-9a,11a-dimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,9b,10,11-dodecahydroindeno[5,4-f]quinoline-1-carboxamide
• IUPAC Name: (1S,3aS,3bS,5aR,9aR,9bS,11aS)-N-tert-butyl-9a,11a-dimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,9b,10,11-dodecahydroindeno[5,4-f]quinoline-1-carboxamide
• Molecular Weight: 372.54
• Molecular Formula: C₂₃H₃₆N₂O₂
• Canonical SMILES: CC12CCC3C(C1CCC2C(=O)NC(C)(C)C)CCC4C3(C=CC(=O)N4)C
• InChI Key: DBEPLOCGEIEOCV-WSBQPABSSA-N
• Boiling Point: 576.6ºC at 760 mmHg
• Melting Point: 253ºC
• Flash Point: 177.4ºC
• Density: 1.065 g/cm³
• Appearance: white to off-white crystalline powder
• Exact Mass: 372.27800
• Hazard Statements: T:Toxic
• Safety Description: S36/37/39-S45-S53
• WGK Germany: 3

Custom Q&A

What is the PubChem CID of finasteride?

The PubChem CID of finasteride is 57363.

What is the molecular formula of finasteride?

The molecular formula of finasteride is C23H36N2O2.

What is the molecular weight of finasteride?

The molecular weight of finasteride is 372.5 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of finasteride?

The IUPAC name of finasteride is (1S,3aS,3bS,5aR,9aR,9bS,11aS)-N-tert-butyl-9a,11a-dimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,9b,10,11-dodecahydroindeno[5,4-f]quinoline-1-carboxamide.

What is the InChI of finasteride?

The InChI of finasteride is InChI=1S/C23H36N2O2/c1-21(2,3)25-20(27)17-8-7-15-14-6-9-18-23(5,13-11-19(26)24-18)16(14)10-12-22(15,17)4/h11,13-18H,6-10,12H2,1-5H3,(H,24,26)(H,25,27)/t14-,15-,16-,17+,18+,22-,23+/m0/s1.

What is the InChIKey of finasteride?

The InChIKey of finasteride is DBEPLOCGEIEOCV-WSBQPABSSA-N.

What are some synonyms of finasteride?

Some synonyms of finasteride are Proscar, Propecia, and Finastid.

What is the main use of finasteride?

Finasteride is primarily used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and male pattern hair loss.

How does finasteride work?

Finasteride works as a specific inhibitor of steroid Type II 5α-reductase, which is an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT). By inhibiting this enzyme, finasteride reduces the levels of DHT, which helps in treating conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and androgenic alopecia.

What are the brand names under which finasteride is commonly marketed?

Finasteride is commonly marketed under the brand names Propecia and Proscar.