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SML0356

Sigma-Aldrich

Etonogestrel

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(17α)-13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-11-methylene-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 3-Keto-desogestrel, 3-Oxo-desogestrel

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C22H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
324.46
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D +80 to +95°, c = 1 (CHCl3)

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: >5 mg/mL

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CC[C@]12CC(=C)[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@H]34)[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(O)C#C

InChI

1S/C22H28O2/c1-4-21-13-14(3)20-17-9-7-16(23)12-15(17)6-8-18(20)19(21)10-11-22(21,24)5-2/h2,12,17-20,24H,3-4,6-11,13H2,1H3/t17-,18-,19-,20+,21-,22-/m0/s1

InChI key

GCKFUYQCUCGESZ-BPIQYHPVSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PGR(5241)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Etonogestrel is a lipophilic molecule. Pharmacokinetics studies reveal that etonogestrel is bound to protein albumin in the blood. This remains independent of both endogenous and exogenous concentration of estradiol.
Etonogestrel is a third-generation progestin contraceptive. Etonogestrel is used as a contraceptive itself and is also the active metabolite of the drug desogestrel used in some combination contraceptives.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the Nuclear Receptors (Steroids) page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Pictograms

Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Repr. 1B

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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