Properties
Description
Mifepristone, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, prevents the growth of cancer cells that depend on estrogen for proliferation. It targets glucocorticoid receptor and progestogen receptor.
Molecular Formula
C29H35NO2
Targets
Glucocorticoid receptor; Progestogen receptor
Solubility
DMSO: 77 mg/mL (179.24 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 17 mg/mL (39.57 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Mifepristone is a dual inhibitor studied for its implications in therapeutic abortion and control of hormone-responsive conditions.