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T1500

Sigma-Aldrich

Testosterone

≥98%

Synonym(s):

17β-Hydroxy-3-oxo-4-androstene, 17β-Hydroxy-4-androsten-3-one, 4-Androsten-17β-ol-3-one, trans-Testosterone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C19H28O2
CAS Number:
58-22-0
Molecular Weight:
288.42
Beilstein:
1915399
EC Number:
200-370-5
MDL number:
MFCD00003654
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
PubChem Substance ID:
24899970
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

200

sterility

non-sterile

Assay

≥98%

form

powder

drug control

USDEA Schedule III; Home Office Schedule 4.2; regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada

solubility

45% (w/v) aq 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin: soluble 18.2 mg/ml
absolute ethanol: soluble 0.5 mg/ml
chloroform: soluble 100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow
H2O: insoluble
dioxane: soluble
methanol: soluble
methyl oleate: slightly soluble
vegetable oils: soluble

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2O

InChI

1S/C19H28O2/c1-18-9-7-13(20)11-12(18)3-4-14-15-5-6-17(21)19(15,2)10-8-16(14)18/h11,14-17,21H,3-10H2,1-2H3/t14-,15-,16-,17-,18-,19-/m0/s1

InChI key

MUMGGOZAMZWBJJ-DYKIIFRCSA-N

Gene Information

human ... AR(367) , EBP(10682) , ESR1(2099) , PGR(5241) , SERPINA6(866) , SHBG(6462)
mouse ... Esr1(13982)
rat ... Ar(24208) , Esr1(24890) , Nr3c1(24413) , Nr3c2(25672) , Pgr(25154)

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Application

Testosterone has been used as a standard to study the developmental profile of steroid hormones in male and female rat brains. This hormone has also been used to evaluate its effects on muscle mass and signaling in mice.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Testosterone secreted by the testis is converted to dihydrotestosterone in the target tissues where it appears to mediate many of the biological actions of testosterone. Androgens direct the development of the male phenotype during embryogenesis and at puberty.

Features and Benefits

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Preparation Note

Testosterone dissolves in chloroform at 100 mg/ml to yield a clear, colorless to very faint yellow solution. It is also soluble in methanol, absolute ethanol (0.5 mg/ml), 45 percent (w/v) aqueous 2-hydroxypropyl-b-cyclodextrin (18.2 mg/ml), vegetable oils and dioxane. It is slightly soluble in methyl oleate and insoluble in water.

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Hazard Statements

H302,H351,H360FD,H400

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Carc. 2 - Repr. 1B

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

监管及禁止进口产品

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  6. How long can I store a solution of Product T1500, Testosterone?

    We have not determined the solution stability of this product. As a guideline, please note the stability of product no. T5411, Testosterone solution 1.0 mg/mL, which is stable for  3 years at 2-8 C.

  7. What can I use to prepare a solution of Product T1500, Testosterone?

    The product is soluble in absolute ethanol (0.5 mg/ml), It is also soluble in vegetable oils, soluble in dioxan and slightly soluble in methyl oleate.

  8. It is possible to sterile filter a solution of Product T1500, Testosterone?

    A solution of testosterone cannot be sterile filtered, since the compound will stick to the filter paper, according to Sigma cell culture scientists' experience.

  9. How could I dissolve Product T1500, Testosterone for cell culture use?

    This product has not been tested for cell culture use. We offered Testosterone for cell culture, now discontinued, and for it our 1998 Sigma Cell Culture advised to dissolve 1 mg in 2.0 mL absolute ethanol, gently swirl to dissolve, then add 48 mL sterile medium to prepare 20 ug/ml stock solution. Working range: 20-300 ng/ml.

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Anne T M Konkle et al.
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The prevailing view of sexual differentiation of mammalian brain is that androgen synthesized in the fetal and neonatal testis and aromatized centrally during a perinatal sensitive period is the sole source of brain estradiol and the primary determinant of sex
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