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Sigma-Aldrich

Nestorone

≥97% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

17-(Acetyloxy)-16-methylene-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-Hydroxy-16-methylene-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione acetate, Elcometrine, Nestoron, ST-1435, ST1435

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C23H30O4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
370.48
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

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Quality Level

assay

≥97% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: 5 mg/mL, clear

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C23H30O4/c1-13-11-21-20-7-5-16-12-17(26)6-8-18(16)19(20)9-10-22(21,4)23(13,14(2)24)27-15(3)25/h12,18-21H,1,5-11H2,2-4H3/t18-,19+,20+,21-,22-,23-/m0/s1

InChI key

CKFBRGLGTWAVLG-GOMYTPFNSA-N

Gene Information

human ... PGR(5241)

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Nestorone is a potent progesterone receptor agonist with no androgenic, estrogenic, or glucocorticoid-like activities.
Nestorone is a potent progesterone receptor agonist with no androgenic, estrogenic, or glucocorticoid-like activities. Nestorone has been used as a female contraceptive, and recent studies inidicate that it may be useful as a male contraceptive as well. It has also been shown to have neurogenic and neuroprotective activity.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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Regine Sitruk-Ware
Human reproduction update, 12(2), 169-178 (2005-11-18)
The progestins have different pharmacologic properties depending upon the parent molecule, usually testosterone or progesterone (P), from which they are derived. Very small structural changes in the parent molecule may induce considerable differences in the activity of the derivative. In
Edith Weisberg et al.
Contraception, 72(1), 46-52 (2005-06-21)
We examined the clinical performance of contraceptive vaginal rings (rings) delivering Nestorone (NES) progestin and ethinyl estradiol (EE). Ring removal times were signaled by menstrual events. Bleeding patterns, adverse events, patterns of use and continuation rates were the principal parameters
Irving Sivin et al.
Contraception, 69(2), 137-144 (2004-02-05)
A 2-year trial of a single Nestorone (NES) rod implant was conducted at three Latin American centers, each enrolling 100 women. We studied the safety, effectiveness and acceptability of this progestin-releasing contraceptive implant. Three pregnancies occurred, the last at 18
Vahid Mahabadi et al.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 94(7), 2313-2320 (2009-04-16)
Testosterone (T) plus progestin combinations are the most promising hormonal male contraceptives. Nestorone (NES), a progestin without estrogenic or androgenic activity, when combined with T may be an excellent candidate for male contraception. Our objective was to determine the effect
Luis Bahamondes et al.
The Journal of reproductive medicine, 48(8), 637-640 (2003-09-16)
To evaluate the prevalence of enlarged ovarian follicles among users of a 20 micrograms/d levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (Mirena, Leiras Oy, Turku, Finland), of subdermal contraceptive implants releasing Nestorone (Population Council, New York, New York) and of the TCu 380A intrauterine

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