| Bioactivity | Naltrexone is an antagonist of Opioid receptor. Naltrexone inhibits cell proliferation in vivo. Naltrexone reduces tumor growth by interfering with cell signalling and modifying the immune system[1]. | ||||||||||||
| Name | Naltrexone | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 16590-41-3 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C20H23NO4 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 341.40 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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