Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
164656-23-9
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Dutasteride is a triple 5α-reductase inhibitor that inhibits conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It increases the risk of erectile dysfunction and decreased sexual desire.
Dutasteride API is still in R&D stage.
Dutasteride is a synthetic 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used primarily for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Manufactured via complex organic synthesis, its molecular formula is C24H38N2O4 with CAS number 164656-72-6.
Contraindicated in pregnant women due to teratogenic risks. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25°C. Handle with PPE to prevent skin absorption during industrial processing.