Finasteride

Name: Finasteride
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004129

About Finasteride

Finasteride is a metabolic / hormonal API (IP/BP/USP grade) carrying the CAS registry number 98319-26-7. Formula C23H36N2O2, molecular weight 372.5 g/mol. Alternative names: Prostide and Chibro-Proscar.

It is supplied as a white or almost white crystalline powder. melts at about 257°C (Results:Complies). Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

This API belongs to our antidiabetic, hormone and metabolic APIs portfolio and is supplied to IP/BP/USP specifications for formulators, contract manufacturers and generic drug developers. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Standard pack sizes are 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Finasteride
Catalogue No.	VQ-004129
CAS Number	98319-26-7
IUPAC name	(1S,3aS,3bS,5aR,9aR,9bS,11aS)-N-tert-butyl-9a,11a-dimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,9b,10,11-dodecahydroindeno[5,4-f]quinoline-1-carboxamide
Molecular formula	C₂₃H₃₆N₂O₂
Molecular weight	372.5 g/mol
Exact mass	372.2777
Grade	IP/BP/USP
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	DBEPLOCGEIEOCV-WSBQPABSSA-N
SMILES	C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2C(=O)NC(C)(C)C)CC[C@@H]4[C@@]3(C=CC(=O)N4)C
PubChem CID	57363

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	White or almost white crystalline powder. melts at about 257°C (Results:Complies)
LogP (XLogP3)	3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	58.2 Å²
Synonyms	Prostide, Chibro-Proscar, MK-906, MK 906, N-tert-Butyl-3-oxo-4-aza-5alpha-androst-1-ene-17beta-carboxamide, (5alpha,17beta)-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide, N-(2-Methyl-2-propyl)-3-oxo-4-aza-5-alpha-androst-1-ene-17-beta-carboxamide, 4-Azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamide, N-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-, (5alpha,17beta)-, Chibro Proscar, Pro-Cure, N-tert-Butyl-3-oxo-4-aza-5alpha-androst-1-en-17beta-carboxamide, Propecia (TN)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P264, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P318, P319, P330, P391, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 98319-26-7

Finasteride

CAS: 98319-26-7
Formula: C₂₃H₃₆N₂O₂
MW: 372.5 g/mol

VQ-046848

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Finasteride?

The CAS Registry Number of Finasteride is 98319-26-7. It is also known as Prostide, Chibro-Proscar, MK-906.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Finasteride?

Finasteride has the molecular formula C23H36N2O2 and a molecular weight of 372.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (1S,3aS,3bS,5aR,9aR,9bS,11aS)-N-tert-butyl-9a,11a-dimethyl-7-oxo-1,2,3,3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,9b,10,11-dodecahydroindeno[5,4-f]quinoline-1-carboxamide.

What is Finasteride used for?

Finasteride is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Finasteride. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Finasteride can I order?

We supply Finasteride in IP/BP/USP grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Finasteride?

Yes. Every lot of Finasteride is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Finasteride be shipped internationally?

Yes. Finasteride is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.