Progesterone

Progesterone is a steroid hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle and is crucial for pregnancy.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[57-83-0]

Product Name Alternative

Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H351, H360

Target

Endogenous Metabolite; Progesterone Receptor

Type

Natural Products

Related Pathways

Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor

Applications

COVID-19-immunoregulation

Field of Research

Cardiovascular Disease; Cancer

Assay Protocol

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

Concentration

10mM

Purity

99.79

Solubility

DMSO : 50 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

CC([C@H]1CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CCC4=CC(CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C)=O)=O

Molecular Formula

C21H30O2

Molecular Weight

314.46

Precautions

H351, H360

References & Citations

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