Megestrol

Megestrol is a synthetic progestin and used for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained significant weight loss in patients with an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome diagnosis[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[3562-63-8]

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H361

Target

Drug Metabolite

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease

Applications

Neuroscience-Neuromodulation

Field of Research

Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/megestrol.html

Purity

99.44

Solubility

DMSO : 70 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

Smiles

CC([C@@]1(O)CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])C=C(C)C4=CC(CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C22H30O3

Molecular Weight

342.48

Precautions

H361

References & Citations

[1]Garcia JM, et al. Off-Label Megestrol in Patients with Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome Associated with Malignancy and Its Treatments. Am J Med. 2018 Jun;131 (6) :623-629.e1.