| Bioactivity | MK-0434 is an orally active steroid 5α-reductase inhibitor. MK-0434 specifically inhibits steroid 5α-reductase, thereby reducing the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. MK-0434 can be used in the study of benign prostatic hyperplasia[1]. |
| CAS | 134067-56-4 |
| Formula | C25H31NO2 |
| Molar Mass | 377.52 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
| Reference | [1]. Van Hecken, et al. "Plasma concentrations and effect on testosterone metabolism after single doses of MK-0434, a steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, in healthy subjects." European journal of clinical pharmacology 46 (1994): 123-126. |