Raloxifene hydrochloride
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Raloxifene hydrochloride (Keoxifene hydrochloride) is a second generation selective and orally active estrogen receptor modulator. Raloxifene hydrochloride produces estrogen-agonistic effects on bone and lipid metabolism and estrogen-antagonistic effects on uterine endometrium and breast tissue.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 99.78%
- CAS No.: 82640-04-8
- Formula: C28H28ClNO4S
- Molecular Weight:510.04
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Storage:
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Publications Citing Use of MedChemExpress (MCE) Raloxifene hydrochloride
More- Exp Mol Med. 2025 Sep;57(9):1978-1995. [Abstract]
- Phytomedicine. 2026 May:154:158032. [Abstract]
- eGastroenterology. 2026 Mar 31;4(1):e100348. [Abstract]
- ACS Environ Au. 2025 Aug 5;5(6):573-582. [Abstract]
- Free Radic Biol Med. 2017 Jul:108:404-417. [Abstract]
- Anal Chem. 2025 Jun 3;97(21):11099-11109. [Abstract]
- Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2025 Dec 9:309:119538. [Abstract]
- Cell Rep Methods. 2023 Oct 23;3(10):100599. [Abstract]
- Int Immunopharmacol. 2024 Nov 6;143(Pt 3):113542. [Abstract]
- Mol Neurobiol. 2025 Mar;62(3):3934-3955. [Abstract]
- ACS Omega. 2023 Jun 14;8(25):22603-22612. [Abstract]
- Viruses. 2021 Jun 28;13(7):1255. [Abstract]
- PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2019 Aug 20;13(8):e0007681. [Abstract]
- J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2021 Feb 20:195:113870. [Abstract]
- Med Sci Monit. 2019 Apr 29:25:3146-3153. [Abstract]
- Hematology. 2026 Dec 31;31(1):2691533. [Abstract]
- bioRxiv. 2025 Sep 4.
- Biomed Pharmacother. 2025 Jan:182:117756. [Abstract]
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen. 2021 Aug.
- Res Sq. 2020 Dec 31:rs.3.rs-100914. [Abstract]
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Cell Proliferation/Viability Assay
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Cell Imaging/Staining
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RT-PCR
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Cell Proliferation/Viability Assay
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Others
Biological Activity
IC50: estrogen receptor[1]
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Cell Line
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Type | Value | Description | References |
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| A549 | IC50 |
>15 μM
Compound: Raloxifene.HCl
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Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human A549 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 31382118] |
| HT-29 | IC50 |
>15 μM
Compound: Raloxifene.HCl
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Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human HT-29 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 31382118] |
| Ishikawa | IC50 |
10.53 μg/mL
Compound: Raloxifene Hydrochloride
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Inhibition of estradiol-induced proliferation in human Ishikawa cells after 72 hrs by Cell-titer-Glo assay
Inhibition of estradiol-induced proliferation in human Ishikawa cells after 72 hrs by Cell-titer-Glo assay
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[PMID: 28442256] |
| Ishikawa | IC50 |
4.32 nM
Compound: 1
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Inhibitory concentration against estrogen-induced proliferation of Ishikawa uterine cells by 1 nM E2
Inhibitory concentration against estrogen-induced proliferation of Ishikawa uterine cells by 1 nM E2
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[PMID: 16250633] |
| MCF7 | EC50 |
0.02 nM
Compound: 5 (Raloxifene HCl)
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Effective concentration against MCF-7 breast tumor cells using MCF-7 assay.
Effective concentration against MCF-7 breast tumor cells using MCF-7 assay.
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[PMID: 12825935] |
| MCF7 | IC50 |
>15 μM
Compound: Raloxifene.HCl
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Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
Antiproliferative activity against human MCF7 cells assessed as reduction in cell viability after 48 hrs by MTT assay
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[PMID: 31382118] |
| MCF7 | IC50 |
0.2 nM
Compound: Raloxifen HCl
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Inhibition of 17-beta-estradiol induced MCF-7 cell proliferation
Inhibition of 17-beta-estradiol induced MCF-7 cell proliferation
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[PMID: 11495597] |
| MCF7 | IC50 |
0.37 nM
Compound: 1
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Half maximal inhibitory concentration against estrogen-induced proliferation of MCF-7 breast cells by 10 pM E2
Half maximal inhibitory concentration against estrogen-induced proliferation of MCF-7 breast cells by 10 pM E2
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[PMID: 16250633] |
| MCF7 | IC50 |
0.4 nM
Compound: 2 (raloxifene HCl)
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Inhibition of estrogen-induced proliferation in human MCF-7 breast cancer cells
Inhibition of estrogen-induced proliferation in human MCF-7 breast cancer cells
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[PMID: 9154963] |
| MCF7 | IC50 |
0.72 nM
Compound: Raloxifene HCl
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Antagonist effect on transcriptional activation in MCF-7 cells expressing estrogen receptor alpha
Antagonist effect on transcriptional activation in MCF-7 cells expressing estrogen receptor alpha
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[PMID: 10673099] |
| MCF7 | IC50 |
0.98 μg/mL
Compound: Raloxifene Hydrochloride
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Inhibition of estradiol-induced proliferation in human MCF7 cells after 72 hrs by Cell-titer-Glo assay
Inhibition of estradiol-induced proliferation in human MCF7 cells after 72 hrs by Cell-titer-Glo assay
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[PMID: 28442256] |
| MCF7 | IC50 |
1.4 nM
Compound: 5 (Raloxifene HCl)
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Inhibitory concentration against MCF-7 breast tumor cells using MCF-7 assay.
Inhibitory concentration against MCF-7 breast tumor cells using MCF-7 assay.
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[PMID: 12825935] |
| MDA-MB-231 | IC50 |
11.21 μg/mL
Compound: Raloxifene Hydrochloride
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Inhibition of estradiol-induced proliferation in human MDA-MB-231 cells after 72 hrs by Cell-titer-Glo assay
Inhibition of estradiol-induced proliferation in human MDA-MB-231 cells after 72 hrs by Cell-titer-Glo assay
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[PMID: 28442256] |
Raloxifene activates TGF beta 3 promoter as a full agonist at nanomolar concentrations, and raloxifene inhibits the estrogen response element-containing vitellogenin promoter expression as a pure estrogen antagonist in transient transfection assays[1]. Raloxifene is a potent uncompetitive inhibitor of human liver aldehyde oxidase-catalyzed oxidation of phthalazine, vanillin, and nicotine-Delta1'(5')-iminium ion, exhibits Ki values of 0.87 to 1.4 nM[2]. Raloxifene is also a noncompetitive inhibitor of an aldehyde oxidase-catalyzed reduction reaction of a hydroxamic acid-containing compound, with a Ki value of 51 nM[2]. Raloxifene (0-80 μM; 48 hours) significantly decreased in mouse mammary carcinoma BJMC3879luc2 cells viability as a concentration manner in BJMC3879luc2 cells[5].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Cell Line:BJMC3879luc2 cells
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Concentration:0 μM, 10 μM, 20 μM, 40 μM, 80 μM
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Incubation Time:48 hours
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Result:Reduced BJMC3879luc2 cell viability.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:Syngeneic BALB/c mice with BJMC3879luc2 cells[5]
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Dosage:18 or 27 mg/kg
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Administration:Subcutaneously implanted mini-osmotic pumps
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Result:Inhibited tumor growth in mice.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 82640-04-8
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 510.04
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Formula C28H28ClNO4S
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Color Light yellow to yellow
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SMILES
O=C(C1=C(C2=CC=C(O)C=C2)SC3=CC(O)=CC=C31)C4=CC=C(OCCN5CCCCC5)C=C4.Cl
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Synonyms
Keoxifene hydrochloride; LY156758; LY139481 hydrochloride
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Structure Classification
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Initial Source
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
* In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
Publications (20)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Exp Mol Med
Comprehensive profiling of RNA modification-related genes identifies RNA m7G binding protein CBP20 as a therapeutic target for tumor growth inhibition. [Abstract]2025 Sep;57(9):1978-1995. PMID: 40887503
Raloxifene hydrochloride purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Exp Mol Med. 2025 Sep;57(9):1978-1995. [Abstract]
The effect of Raloxifene, Purpurogallin or Enoxacin on cancer cell viability. Cytotoxicity for each drug measured by WST after exposing the cells to the drug for 72 h in HCT116 cells.
Raloxifene hydrochloride purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Exp Mol Med. 2025 Sep;57(9):1978-1995. [Abstract]
The colony formation of HCT116 and A549 cells treating with indicated concentrations of Raloxifene, Purpurogallin or Enoxacin for 14 days.
Raloxifene hydrochloride purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Exp Mol Med. 2025 Sep;57(9):1978-1995. [Abstract]
The effect of raloxifene, purpurogallin or enoxacin on CBP20 mRNA expression. qRT–PCR was performed for CBP20 mRNA in HCT116 and A549 cells after treating Raloxifene (15 μM), Purpurogallin ( 25 μM) or Enoxacin (80 μM) for indicated time points.
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Phytomedicine
Celosiae Semen and Celosin I alleviate postmenopausal osteoporosis by inhibiting ferroptosis through the Nrf2/GPX4 pathway. [Abstract]2026 May:154:158032. PMID: 41795294 -
eGastroenterology
2026 Mar 31;4(1):e100348. PMID: 41948149 -
ACS Environ Au
Machine Learning-Assisted Recognition of Environmental Sulfur-Containing Chemicals in Nontargeted Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Inadequate Mass Resolution. [Abstract]2025 Aug 5;5(6):573-582. PMID: 41277996 -
Free Radic Biol Med
Nuclear protein HMGN2 attenuates pyocyanin-induced oxidative stress via Nrf2 signaling and inhibits Pseudomonas aeruginosa internalization in A549 cells. [Abstract]2017 Jul:108:404-417. PMID: 28408162
Raloxifene hydrochloride purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Free Radic Biol Med. 2017 Jul:108:404-417. [Abstract]
Intracellular ROS production stimulated by 3-h incubation of 48 and 72-h PAO1/A549 co-culture supernatants with (PAO1+Ral) or without (PAO1)100 μg/ml of raloxifene monitored by flow cytometry.
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Anal Chem
Exposome-Scale Investigation of Cl-/Br-Containing Chemicals Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry, Multistage Machine Learning, and Cloud Computing. [Abstract]2025 Jun 3;97(21):11099-11109. PMID: 40401576 -
Ecotoxicol Environ Saf
Unveiling the ESR1 dysfunction orchestrates the link per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances exposure to osteoarthritis: Insights from multi-scale evidence. [Abstract]2025 Dec 9:309:119538. PMID: 41371105 -
Cell Rep Methods
RECOVER identifies synergistic drug combinations in vitro through sequential model optimization. [Abstract]2023 Oct 23;3(10):100599. PMID: 37797618 -
Int Immunopharmacol
Screening of orthopedic medicines identifies raloxifene hydrochloride as a novel ferroptosis inhibitor for spinal cord injury therapy. [Abstract]2024 Nov 6;143(Pt 3):113542. PMID: 39510030
Raloxifene hydrochloride purchased from MedChemExpress. Usage Cited in: Int Immunopharmacol. 2024 Nov 6;143(Pt 3):113542. [Abstract]
Raloxifene hydrochloride (1 μM). CCK8 assay was used to screen drugs by measuring cell viability of PC12 cells.
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Mol Neurobiol
2025 Mar;62(3):3934-3955. PMID: 39354232 -
ACS Omega
2023 Jun 14;8(25):22603-22612. PMID: 37387790 -
Viruses
Screening and Identification of Lujo Virus Inhibitors Using a Recombinant Reporter Virus Platform. [Abstract]2021 Jun 28;13(7):1255. PMID: 34203149 -
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
Identification of anti-flaviviral drugs with mosquitocidal and anti-Zika virus activity in Aedes aegypti. [Abstract]2019 Aug 20;13(8):e0007681. PMID: 31430351 -
J Pharm Biomed Anal
Screening method of mildronate and over 300 doping agents by reversed-phase liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry. [Abstract]2021 Feb 20:195:113870. PMID: 33453569 -
Med Sci Monit
Estrogen Modulates Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Remodeling in an Ovariectomized Rat Model of Postmenopausal Osteoarthritis. [Abstract]2019 Apr 29:25:3146-3153. PMID: 31031401 -
Hematology
Raloxifene inhibits the proliferation of pediatric acute myeloid leukemia by targeting the ANP32B gene and regulating C-MYC expression. [Abstract]2026 Dec 31;31(1):2691533. PMID: 42372253 -
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Biomed Pharmacother
Identification of the atypical antipsychotic Asenapine as a direct survivin inhibitor with anticancer properties and sensitizing effects to conventional therapies. [Abstract]2025 Jan:182:117756. PMID: 39693907 -
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Res Sq
Sex differences in viral entry protein expression, host responses to SARS-CoV-2, and in vitro responses to sex steroid hormone treatment in COVID-19. [Abstract]2020 Dec 31:rs.3.rs-100914. PMID: 33173861
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 33.33 mg/mL (65.35 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
H2O : < 0.1 mg/mL (insoluble)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.
- For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
- To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for In Vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
- The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.90 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.90 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (25.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Please enter your animal formula composition:
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%DMSO +
Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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+%Tween-80 + +
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%Saline +
The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL. * In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)
1. Take μL DMSO stock solution;
2. Add μL .
μL , mix evenly;
3. Then add μL Tween 80, mix evenly;
4. Then add μL
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (283 KB)
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SDS (393 KB)
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References
[1]. Yang, N.N., et al., Estrogen and raloxifene stimulate transforming growth factor-beta 3 gene expression in rat bone: a potential mechanism for estrogen- or raloxifene-mediated bone maintenance. Endocrinology, 1996. 137(5): p. 2075-84. [Content Brief]
[2]. Obach, R.S., Potent inhibition of human liver aldehyde oxidase by raloxifene. Drug Metab Dispos, 2004. 32(1): p. 89-97. [Content Brief]
[3]. Sato, M., M.K. Rippy, and H.U. Bryant, Raloxifene, tamoxifen, nafoxidine, or estrogen effects on reproductive and nonreproductive tissues in ovariectomized rats. FASEB J, 1996. 10(8): p. 905-12. [Content Brief]
[4]. Black, L.J., et al., Raloxifene (LY139481 HCI) prevents bone loss and reduces serum cholesterol without causing uterine hypertrophy in ovariectomized rats. J Clin Invest, 1994. 93(1): p. 63-9. [Content Brief]
[5]. Shibata MA, et al. Raloxifene inhibits tumor growth and lymph node metastasis in a xenograft model of metastatic mammary cancer.BMC Cancer. 2010 Oct 19;10:566. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture). When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 1.9606 mL | 9.8032 mL | 19.6063 mL | 49.0158 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.3921 mL | 1.9606 mL | 3.9213 mL | 9.8032 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.1961 mL | 0.9803 mL | 1.9606 mL | 4.9016 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1307 mL | 0.6535 mL | 1.3071 mL | 3.2677 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.0980 mL | 0.4902 mL | 0.9803 mL | 2.4508 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.0784 mL | 0.3921 mL | 0.7843 mL | 1.9606 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0654 mL | 0.3268 mL | 0.6535 mL | 1.6339 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0490 mL | 0.2451 mL | 0.4902 mL | 1.2254 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0392 mL | 0.1961 mL | 0.3921 mL | 0.9803 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0327 mL | 0.1634 mL | 0.3268 mL | 0.8169 mL |