| Description | 17-Epiestriol is a metabolite of estrone .1It is formed from estroneviaa 16α-hydroxy estrone intermediate by reduction of the C-17 ketone. 17-Epiestriol binds to estrogen receptor α (ERα) and ERβ with relative binding affinities of 29 and 80 compared with 17β-estradiol .2 |
| molecular weight | 288.38 |
| Molecular formula | C18H24O3 |
| CAS | 1228-72-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | Methanol: Slightly soluble |
| References | 1. Brinton, L.A., Trabert, B., Anderson, G.L., et al.Serum estrogens and estrogen metabolites and endometrial cancer risk among postmenopausal womenCancer Epidemiol. Biomarkers Prev.25(7)1081-1089(2016) 2. Kuiper, G.G.J.M., Lemmen, J.G., Carlsson, B., et al.Interaction of estrogenic chemicals and phytoestrogens with estrogen receptor βEndocrinology139(10)4252-4263(1998) |