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Tamoxifen

Tamoxifen chemical structure
CAS Number10540-29-1
FormulaC6H5C(C2H5)=C(C6H5)C6H4OCH2CH2N(CH3)2
Mol. Weight371.51 g/mol

What is Tamoxifen?

Tamoxifen is a chemical compound with CAS number 10540-29-1 and molecular formula C6H5C(C2H5)=C(C6H5)C6H4OCH2CH2N(CH3)2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Tamoxifen has been used to facilitate the recombination of ect2flox allele in mouse organs91. It has also been used to study its effect on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced microglial activation92.

Specifications

Linear Formula

C6H5C(C2H5)=C(C6H5)C6H4OCH2CH2N(CH3)2

Molecular Weight

371.51 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥99%

Solubility

H2O: insoluble <0.1% at 20 °C
chloroform: soluble50 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow
2-propanol: soluble
DMSO: soluble
ethanol: soluble
methanol: soluble
propylene glycol: soluble

Safety Information

GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H350-H360-H362

Precautionary Statements

P201-P263-P308 + P313

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

97-98 °C(lit.)

EC Number

234-118-0

WGK Germany

3

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