Megestrol acetate
Megestrol acetate is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. It also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast Y. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia. (In Vitro) :Megestrol acetate alone results in an ICKY of 48.7 p, M in the MCF7/ADR cell line.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
595-33-5
Product Name Alternative
Megestrol Acetate | NSC 71423 | SC-10363
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
Ethanol: 15 mg/mL (39.01 mM) ; DMSO: 33 mg/mL (85.82 mM)
Smiles
CC (O[C@]1 (C (C) =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
C24H32O4
Molecular Weight
384.51
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R) -17-acetyl-6,10,13-trimethyl-3-oxo-2,3,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl acetate
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