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Dydrogesterone impurity B

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
CAS Number:
1162-56-7
Molecular Weight:
312.45
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

dydrogesterone

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C21H28O2/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/h4-5,12,16-19H,6-11H2,1-3H3/t16-,17+,18-,19-,20-,21+/m0/s1

InChI key

JGMOKGBVKVMRFX-LEKSSAKUSA-N

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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

Dydrogesterone impurity B EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

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