(Z)-Guggulsterone, 50 mg

A laboratory chemical from STEMCELL Technologies, this compound is identified by the synonym (Z)-Pregna-4,17(20)-diene-3,16-dione. It is supplied for research use only and is not intended for human or animal diagnostic or therapeutic uses unless otherwise stated. The manufacturer's quality management system is certified to ISO 13485.

Physically, the substance presents as a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 312.5 and the molecular formula C21H28O2. It is registered under CAS No. 39025-23-5 under the formal chemical name (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17Z)-17-ethylidene-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,16-dione, comprising 100% of the mixture. It is noted as soluble in ethanol and is stable under normal conditions.

According to the safety data sheet, the substance is classified as a Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 hazard and causes skin irritation. Recommended handling precautions include washing face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling, wearing protective gloves, and taking off contaminated clothing before reuse. Incompatible materials include strong acids and strong oxidizing agents, and containers should be kept tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. The supplier is STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc., based in Vancouver, British Columbia, with an emergency telephone number of 1-800-667-0322.