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  3. Ethinylestradiol

Ethinylestradiol  (Synonyms: Ethynyl estradiol; 17α-Ethynylestradiol)

Cat. No.: HY-B0216 Purity: 99.91%
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Ethinylestradiol is an orally active steroidal estrogen. Ethinylestradiol is widely used in research on menopausal symptoms, gynecological conditions, and certain hormone-sensitive cancers.

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Ethinylestradiol Chemical Structure

Ethinylestradiol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 57-63-6

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Description

Ethinylestradiol is an orally active steroidal estrogen. Ethinylestradiol is widely used in research on menopausal symptoms, gynecological conditions, and certain hormone-sensitive cancers[1].

Cellular Effect
Cell Line Type Value Description References
HEK293 IC50
2.2 μM
Compound: ethinyl estradiol
Inhibition of human OCT2-mediated ASP+ uptake expressed in HEK293 cells after 3 mins by fluorescence assay
Inhibition of human OCT2-mediated ASP+ uptake expressed in HEK293 cells after 3 mins by fluorescence assay
[PMID: 23241029]
HEK293 IC50
20.2 μM
Compound: ethinyl estradiol
Inhibition of human MATE2K-mediated ASP+ uptake expressed in HEK293 cells after 1.5 mins by fluorescence assay
Inhibition of human MATE2K-mediated ASP+ uptake expressed in HEK293 cells after 1.5 mins by fluorescence assay
[PMID: 23241029]
HEK293 IC50
21 μM
Compound: Ethinylestradiol
Inhibition of human recombinant UGT1A1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as reduction in bilirubin glucuronidation by LC-MS/MS method
Inhibition of human recombinant UGT1A1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as reduction in bilirubin glucuronidation by LC-MS/MS method
[PMID: 21030469]
HEK293 IC50
21.1 μM
Compound: ethinyl estradiol
Inhibition of human MATE1-mediated ASP+ uptake expressed in HEK293 cells after 1.5 mins by fluorescence assay
Inhibition of human MATE1-mediated ASP+ uptake expressed in HEK293 cells after 1.5 mins by fluorescence assay
[PMID: 23241029]
HEK293 IC50
3 μM
Compound: 5; EE2
Inverse agonist activity at GAL4 fused-human CAR-LBD transfected HEK293 cells after 24 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay
Inverse agonist activity at GAL4 fused-human CAR-LBD transfected HEK293 cells after 24 hrs by luciferase reporter gene assay
[PMID: 26717202]
HEK293 IC50
44 μM
Compound: Ethinylestradiol
Inhibition of human recombinant UGT1A1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as reduction in estradiol 3-glucuronidation by LC-MS/MS method
Inhibition of human recombinant UGT1A1 expressed in HEK293 cells assessed as reduction in estradiol 3-glucuronidation by LC-MS/MS method
[PMID: 21030469]
MDA-MB-231 IC50
32.9 μM
Compound: EED
Cytotoxicity against ERalpha and ERbeta-deficient human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
Cytotoxicity against ERalpha and ERbeta-deficient human MDA-MB-231 cells assessed as growth inhibition after 72 hrs by MTT assay
[PMID: 23786452]
In Vitro

Ethinylestradiol (0.01-10 nM, 24-48 h) increases cGMP formation in RFL6 cells[2].
Ethinylestradiol (0.01-10 nM, 6-48 h) reduces superoxide anion production in BAEC cells in dose- and time-dependent manner[2].
Ethinylestradiol (1-100 nM, 24 h) decreases mRNA (XPC and XPA) abundance and NER capacity in zebrfish liver cells[3].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

In Vivo

Ethinylestradiol (5 mg/kg, s.c., 5 days) increases synthesis and expression of low density lipoprotein-receptor in the liver of female Sprague-Dawley rats at pharmacological doses[4].
Ethinylestradiol (0-50 μg/kg, i.g., daily, 21 days) can have adverse effects on the reproductive development of nulliparous female Wistar rats[5].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

Animal Model: Female Sprague-Dawley rats[4]
Dosage: 5 mg/kg
Administration: Subcutaneous injection (s.c.), 5 days
Result: Decreases plasma cholesterol levels and cholesterol content.
Increased low density lipoprotein tissue spaces and clearance rates in the liver.
Enhanced the hepatic expression of low density lipoprotein-receptor protein and mRNA.
Increased cholesterol synthesis in several extrahepatic tissues, such as adrenals, ovaries, small bowel, and spleen.
Animal Model: Nulliparous female Wistar rats[5]
Dosage: 0-50 μg/kg
Administration: i.g., daily, 21 days
Result: Increased number of nipples and reduced ovary weight in female offspring.
Induced malformations of female genitalia.
Deepened the width of urethral slits in adult rats.
Increased the expression of estrogen-regulated gene in ventral prostate of prepubertal male offspring in a dose-dependent manner.
Decreased ventral prostate weight at 15μg/kg in prepubertal male offspring.
Clinical Trial
Molecular Weight

296.40

Formula

C20H24O2

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

OC1=CC=C2C(CC[C@]3([H])[C@]2([H])CC[C@@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]4(C#C)O)=C1

Structure Classification
Initial Source
Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : ≥ 100 mg/mL (337.38 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)

*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.3738 mL 16.8691 mL 33.7382 mL
5 mM 0.6748 mL 3.3738 mL 6.7476 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.43 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (8.43 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.91%

References

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.3738 mL 16.8691 mL 33.7382 mL 84.3455 mL
5 mM 0.6748 mL 3.3738 mL 6.7476 mL 16.8691 mL
10 mM 0.3374 mL 1.6869 mL 3.3738 mL 8.4345 mL
15 mM 0.2249 mL 1.1246 mL 2.2492 mL 5.6230 mL
20 mM 0.1687 mL 0.8435 mL 1.6869 mL 4.2173 mL
25 mM 0.1350 mL 0.6748 mL 1.3495 mL 3.3738 mL
30 mM 0.1125 mL 0.5623 mL 1.1246 mL 2.8115 mL
40 mM 0.0843 mL 0.4217 mL 0.8435 mL 2.1086 mL
50 mM 0.0675 mL 0.3374 mL 0.6748 mL 1.6869 mL
60 mM 0.0562 mL 0.2812 mL 0.5623 mL 1.4058 mL
80 mM 0.0422 mL 0.2109 mL 0.4217 mL 1.0543 mL
100 mM 0.0337 mL 0.1687 mL 0.3374 mL 0.8435 mL
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