| Identification | |
| Name: | Megestrol acetate |
| Synonyms: | Megace ES;Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-;Ovarid;Megace;Ovaban (Veterinary);Megeron;6-Methyl-delta4,6-pregnadien-17alpha-ol-3,20-dione acetate;6-Methyl-6-dehydro-17.alpha.-acetoxyprogesterone;Megace (TN);SC 10363;Megestryl acetate;Pregna-4,6-diene-3, 20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, acetate;Pallace;Ovaban;S4;6-Methyl-17-alpha-hydroxy-delta(sup 6)-progesterone acetate;SC-10363;SC10363;Niagestin;Progesterone, 6-dehydro-17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, acetate;6-Methyl-delta(sup 4,6)-pregnadien-17-alpha-ol-3,20-dione acetate;Megestrol acetate [USAN];17alpha-Acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone;Megestrol acetate (USAN);Megestat;6-Dehydro-6-methyl-17.alpha.-acetoxyprogesterone;17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate;Megestrol acetole [Progestins];6-MethleneProgesterone Acetate;Pregna-4,6-diene-3, 20-dione, 17- (acetyloxy)-6-methyl-;BDH 1298; |
| CAS: | 595-33-5 |
| EINECS: | 209-864-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | C24H32O4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 384.51 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C24H32O4/c1-14-12-18-19(22(4)9-6-17(27)13-21(14)22)7-10-23(5)20(18)8-11-24(23,15(2)25)28-16(3)26/h12-13,18-20H,6-11H2,1-5H3/t18-,19+,20+,22-,23+,24+/m1/s1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.15g/cm3 |
| Appearance: | Crystalline Solid |
| Specification: | Crystalline Solid usageEng:Orally active progestogen; formerly used in combinations as oral contraceptive Safety Statements:22-24/25 22:Do not breathe dust 24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
| Storage Temperature: | Refrigerator |
| Usage: | Orally active progestogen; formerly used in combinations as oral contraceptive |
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Xn:Harmful
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