Megestrol acetate | B2193

Megestrol acetate is a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring female sex hormone progesterone, with progestogenic, antiestrogenic, and antineoplastic activities. Also acts as an appetite stimulant.

Megestrol acetate is a synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring female sex hormone progesterone, with progestogenic, antiestrogenic, and antineoplastic activities. Also acts as an appetite stimulant.

B2193 | Megestrol acetate DataSheet

Alternate Name/Synonyms: 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione; NSC71423; SC-10363

Appearance: White solid

Formulation: N/A

CAS Number: 595-33-5

Structure Available?: Yes

Peptide sequence: N/A

Salt Form: No

Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₃₂O₄

Molecular Weight: 384.51

Cell-Permeable?: Yes

Purity: ≥98% by HPLC

Solubilities: DMSO (>15 mg/ml) or EtOH (>5 mg/ml)

Handling: Protect from air and light

Country of Origin: USA

Tag Line: A synthetic derivative of the naturally occurring female sex hormone progesterone

MDL Number: MFCD00056470

PubChem CID: 11683

SMILES: CC1=CC2C(CCC3(C2CCC3(C(=O)C)OC(=O)C)C)C4(C1=CC(=O)CC4)C

InChi: InChI=1S/C24H32O4/c1-14-12-18-19(22(4)9-6-17(27)13-21(14)22)7-10-23(5)20(18)8-11-24(23,15(2)25)28-16(3)26/h12-13,18-20H,6-11H2,1-5H3/t18-,19+,20+,22-,23+,24+/m1/s1

InChi Key: RQZAXGRLVPAYTJ-GQFGMJRRSA-N