CAS No. 1126084-37-4

Batch: Purity:98.2
ASP-9521 Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the ASP-9521 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name [4-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)piperidin-1-yl]-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-2-yl)methanone
CAS Number 1126084-37-4
Molecular Formula

C19H26N2O3

Molecular Weight (MW) 330.42
SMILES CC(C)(CC1CCN(CC1)C(=O)C2=CC3=C(N2)C=CC(=C3)OC)O
InChIKey OXSCPDKUZWPWFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Ordering Information

Biological Activity

ASP-9521 is a selective, orally bioavailable inhibitor of 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 5 (17β-HSD5), also known as aldo-keto reductase family 1 member C3 (AKR1C3). By targeted inhibition of AKR1C3, it blocks the intratumoral conversion of weak precursors into potent androgen receptor ligands, disrupting androgen receptor-mediated transcription pathways. This inhibition ultimately suppresses steroid-driven tumor cell proliferation in castration-resistant models.

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Solubility

Batch:
All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 66 mg/mL (199.74 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Ethanol 66 mg/mL
Water Insoluble
FAQ
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
  • Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
  • Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
  • For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
  • Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.