Megestrol acetate
Megestrol acetate is a synthetic progestogen with anti-androgenic properties, used in research for breast and endometrial cancers. It is also applied in studies of cancer-related anorexia and cachexia, with investigations conducted in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
595-33-5
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Field of Research
Cell Biology, Infectious Disease & Virology, Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, Protein Biochemistry
Purity
99.46% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:1 mg/mL (2.6 mM) ; Ethanol:7.7 mg/mL (20.03 mM) ; DMSO:10 mg/mL (26.01 mM)
Smiles
[H][C@@]12CC[C@] (OC (C) =O) (C (C) =O) [C@@]1 (C) CC[C@@]1 ([H]) [C@@]2 ([H]) C=C (C) C2=CC (=O) CC[C@]12C
Molecular Formula
C24H32O4
Molecular Weight
384.51
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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