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Place of Origin
HS-CODE
30-
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Detailed Description
Progesterone Basic information
Product Name: Progesterone 57-83-0
Synonyms: PROGESTERONE-WATER SOLUBLE;progestin;PROGESTERONE;PRIMOLUT;17alpha-Hydroxy-6alpha-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione;17alpha-Progesterone;3,20-Pregnene-4;4-Pregnen-3,20-dion
CAS: 57-83-0
MF: C21H30O2
MW: 314.46
EINECS: 200-350-6
Product Categories: MI;FINISHED MEDICINE;Steroids;ketone;Biochemistry;Steroids (Others);Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Intracellular receptor;Steroid and Hormone
Progesterone Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties Crystalline Powder
Usage Sterid hormone produced by the corpus luteum. Induces maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium; suppresses ovulation. Progesterone is implicated in the etiology of breast cancer
General Description White powder. Melting point 121°C. Stable in air. Insoluble in water. A female sex hormone. Low toxicity.
Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile Progesterone is sensitive to light .
Health Hazard ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: Progesterone may be absorbed through the skin.
Fire Hazard Flash point data for Progesterone are not available; however, Progesterone is probably combustible.
Biological Activity Endogenous progesterone receptor (PR) agonist (EC 50 = 0.5 nM).
Progesterone Chemical Properties
mp 128-132 °C(lit.)
alpha 186 º (c=1, ethanol)
refractive index 182 ° (C=2, Dioxane)
storage temp. Store at RT
solubility H2O: 25 mg/mL, may be clear to slightly hazy
form powder
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC
Merck 7773
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Progesterone Packaging and Others
Packaging Aluminium foil bag
Purity 98.0%~99.9%
Standard USP/EP/BP