Hydroxylase inhibitor, Metyrapone, Purity ≥98%

Synonym: 54-36-4; 2-Methyl-1,2-di-3-pyridyl-1-propanone; Metopirone; Methopyrapone; Metopiron; Methapyrapone; Methopirapone; Methopyrinine; Methopyrone; Metopyrone; Metyrapon; Methbipyranone; Mepyrapone; Metroprione; Metapirone; Metirapona; Metyraponum; Metapyron; 2-Methyl-1,2-dipyridin-3-ylpropan-1-one; Hydroxylase inhibitor

MDL: MFCD00006397
CAS Number: 54-36-4
Compound CID: 4174

Product Size

500 mg; 1 g; 2 g; 5 g

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Metyrapone, soluble in DMSO and water, is an effective metabolism inhibitor, that has the ability to prevent the pathway of cell metabolism by inhibiting hydroxylases. The molecular weight of the compound is 226.27, and its molecular formula is C₁₄H₁₄N₂O.

Molecular Weight

226.27

Molecular Formula

C₁₄H₁₄N₂O

Form

Lyophilized powder

Purity

≥98%

Impurities

Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.

Solubility

In vitro: DMSO: 44 mg/mL (194.45 mM); Water: <1 mg/mL

Identity

Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.

Applications

Metyrapone can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of conditions related to adrenal hormone imbalances.