Abiraterone Acetate (CAS 154229-18-2)
Abiraterone Acetate Property Table Field Value Name 17-(3-pyridyl)-5,16-androstadien-3β-acetate CAS 154229-18-2 Synonyms ZYTIGA, CB 7630, Abiraterone Acetate, 3β-acetoxy-17-(3-pyridyl)androsta-5,16-diene, etc. EINECS (EC#) 620-314-7 Molecular Formula C₂₆H₃₃NO₂ Molecular Weight 391.55 Appearance White to beige powder Melting Point 127-130 °C Boiling Point 506.7 ± 50.0 °C (Predicted) Density 1.14 ± 0.1 g/cm³ (Predicted) Refractive Index 1.583 (Predicted) Storage Temp. -20°C Freezer Solubility Slightly soluble in chloroform; sparingly soluble in DMSO and methanol Form Powder pKa 5.31 ± 0.12 (Predicted) Color White to beige Usage Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory; inhibits CYP17 enzyme (17α-hydroxylase/C17,20-lyase), used for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (HSPC). Requires prednisone co-administration. Pharmacology Selective CYP17 inhibitor; reduces testosterone levels below castration levels. Clinical Use – Indications: mCRPC, HSPC, prostate cancer bone metastasis.– Dosage: 1000 mg/day, fasting. Side Effects Common: Hypertension, hypokalemia, edema.Severe: Hepatotoxicity (monitor ALT/AST), cardiovascular events. Synthesis Synthesized from 3β-acetoxyandrosta-5,16-diene via palladium-catalyzed coupling. Regulatory Status FDA-approved (2011), EMA-approved (2011). Key References Clinical trials (Stein et al., 2014; Richards et al., 2012; Li et al., 2012). Additional Notes