Properties
Description
Anastrozole, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, inhibits the enzyme aromatase, thereby reducing estrogen production which is crucial for the growth of certain breast cancers. It targets aromatase.
Molecular Formula
C17H19N5
Solubility
DMSO: 57 mg/mL (194.29 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 57 mg/mL (194.29 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Anastrozole is utilized to inhibit aromatase enzyme activity, a critical component in breast cancer treatment by reducing estrogen levels.
