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Progesterone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

4-Pregnene-3,20-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H30O2
CAS Number:
57-83-0
Molecular Weight:
314.46
Beilstein:
1915950
MDL number:
MFCD00003658
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750966
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

progesterone

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

128-132 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(=O)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C

InChI

1S/C21H30O2/c1-13(22)17-6-7-18-16-5-4-14-12-15(23)8-10-20(14,2)19(16)9-11-21(17,18)3/h12,16-19H,4-11H2,1-3H3/t16-,17+,18-,19-,20-,21+/m0/s1

InChI key

RJKFOVLPORLFTN-LEKSSAKUSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PGR(5241)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Progesterone USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Progesterone Compounded Vaginal Inserts
  • Progesterone Injection
  • Progesterone Intrauterine Contraceptive System

Biochem/physiol Actions

Induces maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium; suppresses ovulation. Progesterone is implicated in the etiology of breast cancer.

Other Notes

Steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum.
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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

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Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H351,H360FD,H362

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Lact. - Repr. 1A

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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