Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

Product Specifications

CAS Number

630-56-8

Synonyms

17α-Hydroxyprogesterone hexanoate, 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

Target

Estrogen/progestogen Receptor

Applications

Endocrinology & Hormones

Smiles

CCCCCC (=O) OC1 (CCC2C1 (CCC3C2CCC4=CC (=O) CCC34C) C) C (=O) C

Molecular Formula

C27H40O4

Additionnal Information

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate (17α-Hydroxyprogesterone hexanoate, 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone caproate) is a synthetic progestational agent. It binds to and activates nuclear progesterone receptors in the reproductive system and inhibits ovulation and an alteration in the cervical mucus and endometrium.