afimoxifene
A tamoxifen metabolite with both estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects. Afimoxifene has a higher affinity for the estrogen receptor than tamoxifen, and functions as an antagonist in breast cancer cells.
| Synonym: | 4-hydroxy-tamoxifen 4-hydroxytamoxifen |
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| Abbreviation: | 4-OHT |
| Chemical structure: | 4-(1-(4-(2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy)phenyl)-2-phenylbut-1-enyl)phenol |