| Description | Lapisteride (CS-891) a steroidal 5α-reductase inhibitor is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenetic alopecia and may be effective in preventing or treating AGA . |
| Synonyms | CS891B, CS-891, CS-891B, CS891 |
| molecular weight | 464.64 |
| Molecular formula | C29H40N2O3 |
| CAS | 142139-60-4 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (107.61 mM) |
| References | 1. Niiyama S, et al. The novel drug CS-891 inhibits 5alpha-reductase activity in freshly isolated dermal papilla of human hair follicles. Eur J Dermatol. 2000;10(8):593-595. 2. Yada S, et al. Solid phase transition of CS-891 enantiotropes during grinding. Int J Pharm. 2003;255(1-2):69-79. |