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Raloxifene 4′-Glucuronide (CAS 182507-22-8)

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Alternate Names:
4-[6-Hydroxy-3-[4-[2-(1-piperidinyl)ethoxy]benzoyl]benzo[b]thien-2-yl]phenyl-β-D-glucopyranosiduronic Acid
Application:
Raloxifene 4′-Glucuronide is a metabolite of Raloxifene
CAS Number:
182507-22-8
Molecular Weight:
649.71
Molecular Formula:
C34H35NO10S
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Raloxifene 4′-glucuronide, a metabolite of raloxifene, is extensively studied in the context of chemical metabolism, providing insights into the glucuronidation process, an essential phase II reaction of substance biotransformation. This compound is pivotal for understanding the metabolism of raloxifene as it undergoes conjugation with glucuronic acid, which is catalyzed by the uridine 5′-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) enzymes in the liver, leading to increased aqueous solubility and facilitating renal and biliary excretion. Serving as a key analytical standard, raloxifene 4′-glucuronide enables researchers to develop and validate precise bioanalytical methods for measuring the parent compound and its metabolites in bodily fluids, which is for determining the compound′s disposition and elimination patterns.


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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Raloxifene 4′-Glucuronide, 1 mg

sc-222242
1 mg
$411.00

Raloxifene 4′-Glucuronide, 2 mg

sc-222242A
2 mg
$681.00

Raloxifene 4′-Glucuronide, 5 mg

sc-222242B
5 mg
$1670.00

Raloxifene 4′-Glucuronide, 10 mg

sc-222242C
10 mg
$2918.00