16895-64-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 17a-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
• Synonyms: 17a-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione;17-Hydroxy-19-nor-17a-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione;19-NORPREGN-4-ENE-3,20-DINE,17α-HYDROXY
• CAS NO: 16895-64-0
• Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₂₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 316.43
• EINECS: 218-378-2
• Mol File: 16895-64-0.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 484.9 °C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 261.2 °C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.17
• Vapor Pressure: 1.95E-11mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.564
• CAS DataBase Reference: 17a-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 17a-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione(16895-64-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 17a-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione(16895-64-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 16895-64-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Type

Synthetic progestin

Derivative of

Steroid hormone progesterone

Common uses

Oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy

Mechanism of action

Mimics the effects of progesterone in the body, alters the lining of the uterus to prevent the attachment of a fertilized egg

Additional uses

Treatment of endometriosis, menstrual disorders

Potential effects

Anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer (hormone-sensitive cancers like breast and prostate cancer)

Precautions

Should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional, may have potential side effects and interactions with other medications.

InChI:InChI=1/C20H28O3/c1-12(21)20(23)10-8-18-17-5-3-13-11-14(22)4-6-15(13)16(17)7-9-19(18,20)2/h11,15-18,23H,3-10H2,1-2H3/t15-,16+,17+,18-,19-,20+/m0/s1