16993-14-9 Usage
Also known as
Melengestrol
Type
Synthetic steroidal estrogen
Uses
Growth promoter in livestock, contraceptive for animals
Chemical relation
Related to naturally occurring hormone estradiol
Activity
Potent estrogenic activity
Mechanism of action
Binds to estrogen receptors in target cells, regulates gene expression, promotes growth and development
Regulation
Banned for use in food-producing animals in several countries
Concerns
Potential impact on human health and the environment
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 16993-14-9 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 1,6,9,9 and 3 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 1 and 4 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 16993-14:
(7*1)+(6*6)+(5*9)+(4*9)+(3*3)+(2*1)+(1*4)=139
139 % 10 = 9
So 16993-14-9 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
