Masoprocol 500-38-9
27686-84-6

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Masoprocol

Masoprocol is an antineoplastic drug used to treat skin growths caused by sun exposure. A form of nordihydroguaiaretic acid that is taken by mouth is being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer. Also called nordihydroguaiaretic acid, NDGA, and actinex.

Mechanism

Nordihydroguaiaretic acid is an antioxidant, and it may block certain enzymes needed for tumor growth. It is a lipoxygenase inhibitor.

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Systematic (IUPAC) name: 4-[(2R,3S)-4-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dimethylbutyl]benzene-1,2-diol
Masoprocol CAS number: 500-38-9
27686-84-6
ATC code: L01XX10
PubChem: 71398
DrugBank: APRD01084
Formula: C18H22O4
Molecular mass: 302.365 g/mol
Masoprocol Assay/Purity: Typically NLT 98%
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