T5648

Tamoxifen

≥99%

• Synonym(s): (Z)-1-(p-Dimethylaminoethoxyphenyl)-1,2-diphenyl-1-butene, trans-2-[4-(1,2-Diphenyl-1-butenyl)phenoxy]-N,N-dimethylethylamine
• Linear Formula: C₆H₅C(C₂H₅)=C(C₆H₅)C₆H₄OCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂
• CAS Number: 10540-29-1
• Molecular Weight: 371.51
• EC Number: 234-118-0
• MDL number: MFCD00010454
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900307

Properties

• Assay: ≥99%
• mp: 97-98 °C (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: insoluble <0.1% at 20 °C; chloroform: soluble 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow; 2-propanol: soluble; DMSO: soluble; ethanol: soluble; methanol: soluble; propylene glycol: soluble
• antibiotic activity spectrum: neoplastics
• Mode of action: enzyme | inhibits
• originator: AstraZeneca
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: CC\C(c1ccccc1)=C(/c2ccccc2)c3ccc(OCCN(C)C)cc3
• InChI: 1S/C26H29NO/c1-4-25(21-11-7-5-8-12-21)26(22-13-9-6-10-14-22)23-15-17-24(18-16-23)28-20-19-27(2)3/h5-18H,4,19-20H2,1-3H3/b26-25-
• InChI key: NKANXQFJJICGDU-QPLCGJKRSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... CYP1A2(1544) , EBP(10682) , ESR1(2099) , ESR2(2100) , ESRRA(2101) ; rat ... Ar(24208) , Esr1(24890)

Description

General description

Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen response modifier (SERM), protein kinase C inhibitor and anti-angiogenetic factor. Tamoxifen is a prodrug that is metabolized to active metabolites 4-hydroxytamoxifen (4-OHT) and endoxifen by cytochrome P450 isoforms CYP2D6 and CYP3A4. In breast cancer, the gene repressor activity of tamoxifen against ERBB2 is dependent upon PAX2. Blocks estradiol-stimulated VEGF production in breast tumor cells.

Application

Tamoxifen has been used to facilitate the recombination of ect2^flox allele in mouse organs⁹¹. It has also been used to study its effect on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced microglial activation⁹².

Biochem/physiol Actions

Protein kinase C inhibitor. Induces apoptosis in human malignant glioma cell lines. Tamoxifen and its metabolite 4-hydroxytamoxifen are selective estrogen response modifiers (SERMs) that act as estrogen antagonists in mammary gland. Blocks estradiol-stimulated VEGF production in breast tumor cells.

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Preparation Note

Tamoxifen is soluble in chloroform at 50 mg/ml and yields a clear, colorless to faint yellow solution. It is also soluble in methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol and propylene glycol. Stock solutions of tamoxifen can also be prepared in DMSO at 10 mM. However, it is practically insoluble in water (solubility is <0.01%, 20° C). Solutions are sensitive to UV light, and DMSO solutions are stable when stored at -20° C in the dark.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H350 - H360 - H410
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P273 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P391 - P405
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 1A - Repr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves