Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | Metyrapone |
| Catalog Number: | M5786 |
| CAS Number: | 54-36-4 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C14H14N2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 226.27 |
| Form: | Solid |
| Solubility: | DMSO 92 mg/mL; Water 35 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Analytical Data
| QC Standard: | >99.0% |
| H-NMR: | Consistent with structure |
Product Information
| Description: | Metyrapone (Metapirone) is a potent and orally active 11β-hydroxylase inhibitor and an autophagy activator, also inhibits the production of aldosterone. Metyrapone (Metapirone) inhibits cytochrome P450-mediated ω/ω-1 hydroxylase activity and CYP11B1. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |