| Bioactivity | Hexestrol is a nonsteroidal synthetic estrogen, with a Ki of 0.06 and 0.06 nM for estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and ERβ. Hexestrol can be used for the research of the diseases caused by estrogen deficiencym, and it also can increase the weight of cattle[1][2][3]. |
| In Vivo | Hexestrol (3 and 6 mg/kg; i.p. once daily for 30 days) has a not significant influence in the ovaries from mice at the dose of 3 mg/kg[2]. Animal Model: |
| Name | Hexestrol |
| CAS | 84-16-2 |
| Formula | C18H22O2 |
| Molar Mass | 270.37 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. HARDING FE, et, al. The oral use of hexestrol for estrogen deficiency. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1946 May; 51: 660-5. [2]. Oliveira JM, et, al. Effects of hexestrol on mouse ovarian morphology and ovulation. Maturitas. 2008 Jun 20; 60(2): 153-7. [3]. Kuiper GG, et, al. Comparison of the ligand binding specificity and transcript tissue distribution of estrogen receptors alpha and beta. Endocrinology. 1997 Mar;138(3):863-70. |