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N2260

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D(−)-Norgestrel

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

13β-Ethyl-17α-ethynyl-17β-hydroxygon-4-en-3-one, 17α-Ethynyl-18-homo-19-nor-testosterone, 18,19-Dinor-13β-ethyl-17β-hydroxy-4-pregnen-20-yn-3-one, 18,19-Dinor-4-pregnen-20-yn-3-one, Levonorgestrel

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
312.45
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

Assay

≥99%

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

forensics and toxicology
veterinary

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C21H28O2/c1-3-20-11-9-17-16-8-6-15(22)13-14(16)5-7-18(17)19(20)10-12-21(20,23)4-2/h2,13,16-19,23H,3,5-12H2,1H3/t16-,17+,18+,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1

InChI key

WWYNJERNGUHSAO-XUDSTZEESA-N

Gene Information

human ... PGR(5241)
rat ... Ar(24208)

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General description

D(−)-Norgestrel is a hormonal medication and a contraceptive used by women.

Application

D(−)-Norgestrel may be used as a reference standard for the analysis of the analyte in human plasma using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Analytical Methods for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology (2011)
Satu Heliövaara-Peippo et al.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 209(6), 535-535 (2013-09-04)
Menorrhagia is a common problem impairing the quality of life (QOL) of many women. Both levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and hysterectomy are effective treatment modalities but no long-term comparative studies of QOL and costs exist. The objective of this study
Alice C Wyse Jackson et al.
Journal of neurochemistry, 136(1), 63-77 (2015-10-09)
'Norgestrel', a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone has been identified as potential drug candidate for the treatment of the degenerative eye disease retinitis pigmentosa. However, to date, no work has looked at the compound's specific cellular target. Therefore
Elizabeth A McCarthy et al.
Contraception, 86(5), 587-590 (2012-04-14)
Correctly placed levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems (LNG-IUSs) are rarely associated with intrauterine pregnancy when pregnancy occurs. LNG-IUS retrieval, termination of pregnancy and conservative management if retracted strings prevent ready removal are the usual clinical options given to women. The conservative course
Virpi Koskela-Niska et al.
International journal of cancer, 133(7), 1680-1688 (2013-03-26)
Postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) associates with an increased risk of ovarian cancer, but its' influence on tumor histology is not as well known. Therefore, we evaluated the effect of various types of HT on the risk of epithelial ovarian cancer

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