CAS No. 2231294-96-3

Batch: Purity:99.81
Opevesostat (ODM208) Chemical Structure
Chemical Structure
Check the Opevesostat (ODM208) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Chemical Information

IUPAC Name 2-(1,3-dihydroisoindol-2-ylmethyl)-5-[(1-methylsulfonylpiperidin-4-yl)methoxy]pyran-4-one
CAS Number 2231294-96-3
Molecular Formula

C21H26N2O5S

Molecular Weight (MW) 418.51
InChIKey LHVKCOBGLZGRQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Biological Activity

Opevesostat (ODM208) is a first-in-class, selective, nonsteroidal oral inhibitor of cytochrome P11A1 (CYP11A1). By targeting CYP11A1, the enzyme initiating steroid hormone biosynthesis, opevesostat rapidly and reversibly blocks steroidogenesis. This systemic depletion of steroid hormones disrupts androgen receptor signaling and inhibits cell proliferation in steroid-dependent cancer models, including adrenocortical carcinoma and castration-resistant prostate cancer. [1]

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Solubility

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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
Solvent Solubility & Note
DMSO 7 mg/mL (16.72 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.)
Water Insoluble
Ethanol 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).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.