Technical Data

022521
CAS Number
140194-24-7
Grade
Highly Purified
Molecular Formula
C₆₆H₈₆N₁₈O₁₅
Molecular Weight
1371.5
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
Triptorelin Acetate
6-D-Tryptophan Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Factor (Swine) Acetate; |6-D-Tryptophan Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Factor (Pig) Acetate; BIM 21003C; Decapeptyl-Depot; OvuGel

Synthetic peptide agonist analog of LH-RH. Triptoreline is a potent agonist of LH-releasing hormone, currently used in the treatment of prostatic cancer where therapy may be required over months or years. Antineoplastic (hormonal). Used in the treatment of endometriosis and infertility.

Synonyms
6-D-Tryptophan Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Factor (Swine) Acetate; 6-D-Tryptophan Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Factor (Pig) Acetate; BIM 21003C; Decapeptyl-Depot; OvuGel
CAS No
140194-24-7
Molecular Formula
C₆₆H₈₆N₁₈O₁₅
Molecular Weight
1371.5
Appearance
White Solid
Melting Point
>170°C (dec.)
Solubility
Methanol (Slightly), Water (Slightly)
Storage
Hygroscopic, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
Sanders, L., et al.: Eur. J. Drug Metab. Pharmacokinet., 15, 95 (1990), Chiba, M., et al.: Biomaterials, 18, 893 (1997), Blanco, D., et al.: Eur. J. Pharm. Biopharm., 45, 285 (1998), Sinha, V., et al.: J. Control. Rel., 90, 261 (2003)
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