Description
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
Additional Information
Storage Condition: |
-20°C |
Shipping Condition: |
Gel Pack |
Shelf Life: |
36 months |