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Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human Urine, Standard Grade

Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human Urine, Standard Grade, CAS 9002-61-3, is a native glycoprotein hormone that is synthesized by chorionic tissue of the placenta and found in urine during pregnancy.

• Synonym(s): Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human Urine, Standard Grade, hCG
• CAS Number: 9002-61-3
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.77
• MDL number: MFCD00130797
• Biological source: human
• Form: solid

Properties

• biological source: human
• Quality Segment: 100
• description: Merck USA index - 14, 2216, Protein Concentration/ Report Result, weight
• sterility: non-sterile
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: off-white
• pI: 4.9
• solubility: water: soluble
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Native, human chorionic gonadotropin from urine. Glycoprotein hormone synthesized by chorionic tissue of the placenta and found in urine during pregnancy. Also present in body fluids of patients with trophoblastic disease and ovarian tumors. ≥3000 IU/mg (Who 3^rd IS 75/537).

Biochem/physiol Actions

≥3000 IU/mg solids (Who 3^rd IS 75/537)

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Avoid freeze/thaw cycles of reconstituted solutions. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Chandy, K.G., et al. 1990. Science247, 973.
Smith, D.B. and Johnson, K.S. 1988. Gene67, 31.
Tempel, B.L., et al. 1988. Nature332, 837.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS08
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H361
• pcodes: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 2
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable