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CHEMBL1200585

OXYMETHOLONE
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C[C@]12C/C(=C/O)C(=O)C[C@@H]1CC[C@@H]1[C@@H]2CC[C@@]2(C)[C@H]1CC[C@]2(C)O

Basic Information

ChEMBL ID CHEMBL1200585
Name OXYMETHOLONE
Phase Approved
Structure Type MOL
InChI Key ICMWWNHDUZJFDW-DHODBPELSA-N
Therapeutic ✓ Yes

Known Names

Adroyd Anadrol-50 Anapolon Anapolon 50 Anasteron CI-406 HMD NSC-26,198 NSC-26198 Oximetholone Oximetolona Oxymetholone +2 more
2
Targets
3
Activities
2
Assay Types
0
PK Parameters
20
Publications
14
Known Names
1
Mechanisms

Molecular Properties

332.5
MW (Da)
4.40
ALogP
3
HBA
2
HBD
57.5
PSA (Ų)
0.51
QED
0
Ro5 Violations
0
Rot. Bonds

Drug Information

Molecule Type Small molecule
First Approval 1972
Availability Discontinued
Chirality Single Enantiomer

Routes of Administration

Oral

Flags

Black Box Warning Natural Product
USAN Stem -olone
USAN Year 1963

Extended Properties

Molecular Formula C21H32O3
MW 332.48
Aromatic Rings 0
Heavy Atoms 24
NP-Likeness 1.97

Mechanism of Action

Mechanism Action Type Target Direct Efficacy
Androgen Receptor agonist AGONIST Androgen receptor

ATC Classification

A14AA05
oxymetholone
Level 1: ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM
Level 2: ANABOLIC AGENTS FOR SYSTEMIC USE

Drug Warnings

Black Box Warning
hepatotoxicity
Country: United States

Activity Summary

IC50 2 meas. best 6.69
Ki 1 meas. best 6.86

Target Activity Profile

Target Type Best pChEMBL Mean pChEMBL Best (nM) # Data
Androgen receptor
CHEMBL3072
Ki 6.86 6.86 137.0 1
Androgen receptor
CHEMBL3072
IC50 6.69 6.69 206.0 1
Bile salt export pump
CHEMBL6020
IC50 4.31 4.31 48700.0 1

Activity Data Samples

Top measurements by pChEMBL value

Literature References

PubMed DOI Target Context # Activities
- 10.6019/CHEMBL3885881 Rattus norvegicus 252
22194678 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1002310 Hepatotoxicity 14
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 Unchecked 11
15646539 10.1016/s0399-8320(04)95062-2 NON-PROTEIN TARGET 8
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2 3
20014752 10.1021/tx900326k Hepatotoxicity 3
26948801 10.1016/j.drudis.2016.02.015 Homo sapiens 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M2 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor subunit alpha-1 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2B 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Cannabinoid receptor 1 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Beta-2 adrenergic receptor 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Alpha-1A adrenergic receptor 2
- 10.6019/CHEMBL4808148 Histone deacetylase 6 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Alpha-2A adrenergic receptor 2
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Glutamate receptor ionotropic, NMDA 1 1
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Voltage-gated inwardly rectifying potassium channel KCNH2 1
23956101 10.1093/toxsci/kft176 ATP-binding cassette sub-family C member 4 1
37468498 10.1038/s41467-023-40064-9 Androgen receptor 1

Data from ChEMBL 36 via Core Engine