Cetrorelix is is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist that is marketed primarily under the brand name Cetrotide. A synthetic decapeptide, it is used is used in assisted reproduction to inhibit premature luteinizing hormone surges. The drug works by blocking the action of GnRH upon the pituitary, thus rapidly suppressing the production and action of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
MedKoo Cat#: 329856
Name: Cetrorelix acetate
CAS#: 130143-01-0 (2 acetate)
Chemical Formula: C74H100ClN17O18
Exact Mass: 0.0000
Molecular Weight: 1551.17
Elemental Analysis: C, 57.30; H, 6.50; Cl, 2.29; N, 15.35; O, 18.57
Solvent | mg/mL | mM | |
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Solubility | |||
DMSO | 50.0 | 33.53 | |
Water | 2.0 | 1.34 |
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 1,551.17 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
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1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |