Product Code

:  SSPC-A01239

CAS No.

:  82543-15-5

Chemical Name

:  3β,5-Dihydroxy-15β,16β-methylene-5β-androst-6-en-17-one

Synonyms

:   15β,16β-Methylene-3β,5β-dihydroxyandrost-6-en-17-one; (3β,5β,15α,16α)-15,16-Dihydro-3,5-dihydroxy-3'H-cycloprop[15,16]androsta-6,15-dien-17-one;

Molecular Formula

:   C₂₀H₂₈O₃

Molecular Weight

:  316.43

Appearance

:  White to Off-White Solid

Storage

:  2-8°C Refrigerator

Application

:  Selective aldosterone receptor antagonist, structurally similar to Spiranolactone. Eplerenone is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Eplerenone is in a class of medications called mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of aldosterone, a natural substance in the body that raises blood pressure.