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SML3967

Sigma-Aldrich

Levonorgestrel

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

(17α)-13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, 13-Ethyl-17-ethynyl-17β-hydroxy-4-gonen-3-one, 13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one, D(−)-Norgestrel, D-Norgestrel, LNG

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
312.45
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

optical activity

[α]/D -28 to -36° (C= 1.0g/100 ml in CDCl3)

color

white to beige

solubility

DMSO: 2 mg/mL, clear

storage temp.

-10 to -25°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Orally bioavailable synthetic progestational agent that reversibly binds to progesterone receptors with high-affinity in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and uterus.

Levonorgestrel (D-Norgestrel) is an orally bioavailable synthetic progestational agent that reversibly binds to progesterone receptors with high-affinity in the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and uterus. Levonorgestrel inhibits the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). D(−)-Norgestrel prevents fertilization by altering cervical mucus consistency, and interfering with the endometrial lining, making it less receptive to implantation. Levonorgestrel (LNG) can be used alone or in combination with estrogen during hormone replacement therapy.

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Health hazard

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

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Regulatory Listings

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JAN Code

SML3967-25MG:
SML3967-BULK:
SML3967-VAR:


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