Allopregnanolone acetate

Allopregnanolone acetate Structure
Allopregnanolone acetate structure
Common Name Allopregnanolone acetate
CAS Number 906-83-2 Molecular Weight 360.53000
Density 1.07g/cm3 Boiling Point 443.7ºC at 760mmHg
Molecular Formula C23H36O3 Melting Point 143 °C
MSDS USA Flash Point 189.4ºC

Steroid hormones affect binding of the sigma ligand 11C-SA4503 in tumour cells and tumour-bearing rats.

Eur. J. Nucl. Med. Mol. Imaging 36 , 1167-75, (2009)

Sigma receptors are implicated in memory and cognitive functions, drug addiction, depression and schizophrenia. In addition, sigma receptors are strongly overexpressed in many tumours. Although the natural ligands are still unknown, steroid hormones are poten...