Properties
Description
Dutasteride, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, prevents the conversion of testosterone to the more potent androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It targets 5-α reductase.
Molecular Formula
C27H30F6N2O2
Solubility
DMSO: 57 mg/mL (107.84 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 6 mg/mL (11.35 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Dutasteride works as a 5-Alpha-reductase inhibitor, studied for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia and hair loss.
