1568007

Progesterone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 4-Pregnene-3,20-dione
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₁H₃₀O₂
• CAS Number: 57-83-0
• Molecular Weight: 314.46
• Beilstein: 1915950
• MDL number: MFCD00003658
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750966
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 128-132 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• SMILES string: CC(=O)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C
• InChI: 1S/C21H30O2/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/h12,16-19H,4-11H2,1-3H3/t16-,17+,18-,19-,20-,21+/m0/s1
• InChI key: RJKFOVLPORLFTN-LEKSSAKUSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... PGR(5241)

Description

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.

Packaging

200 mg

Biochem/physiol Actions

Induces maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium; suppresses ovulation. Progesterone is implicated in the etiology of breast cancer.

Other Notes

Steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum.

USP issued SDS can be found here.

Sales restrictions may apply.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H351 - H360FD - H362
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P260 - P263 - P264 - P270 - P308 + P313
• 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