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Tamoxifen
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grade
analytical standard
InChI Key
NKANXQFJJICGDU-QPLCGJKRSA-N
assay
≥98.0% (HPLC)
form
neat
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
application(s)
HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable
impurities
≤0.5% water
mp
97-98 °C(lit.)
format
neat
storage temp.
2-8°C
Description:
Application
Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support.
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.