| Identification | ||
| Name: | Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate | |
| Synonyms: | Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,17-hydroxy-6a-methyl-, acetate(7CI,8CI);Progesterone, 17-hydroxy-6a-methyl-, acetate (6CI);17a-Acetoxy-6a-methylprogesterone;17a-Hydroxy-6a-methyl-4-pregnene-3,20-dione17-acetate;17a-Hydroxy-6a-methylprogesteroneacetate;6a-Methyl-17-acetoxyprogesterone;6a-Methyl-17a-acetoxy-D4-pregnene-3,20-dione;6a-Methyl-17a-acetoxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione;Amen;CBP 1011;Clinovir;Colirest;Curretab;Cycrin;DMPA;Depo-Prodasone;Depo-Ralovera;Depo-promone;Depomedroxyprogesterone acetate;Farlutal;Farlutin;Lutoral;Medroprogesterone acetate; | |
| CAS: | 71-58-9 | |
| EINECS: | 200-757-9 | |
| Molecular Formula: | C24H34O4 | |
| Molecular Weight: | 386.53 | |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C24H34O4/c1-14-12-18-19(22(4)9-6-17(27)13-21(14)22)7-10-23(5)20(18)8-11-24(23,15(2)25)28-16(3)26/h13-14,18-20H,6-12H2,1-5H3/t14-,18+,19-,20-,22+,23-,24-/m0/s1 | |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
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| Properties | ||
| Flash Point: | 213.2 oC | |
| Boiling Point: | 496.4 oC at 760 mmHg | |
| Density: | 1.13 g/cm3 | |
| Stability: | Stable, but weakly air and light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. | |
| Refractive index: | 1.536 | |
| Water Solubility: | ||
| Solubility: | <0.1 g/100 mL at 23 oC in water | |
| Appearance: | white powder | |
| Specification: |
Incompatibilities: Flammable and/or toxic gases are generated by combination with with alkali metals, nitrides, and strong reducing agents Reacts with oxoacids and carboxylic acids to form esters plus water Incompatible with oxidizing agents. | |
| Flash Point: | 213.2 oC | |
| Storage Temperature: | Refrigerator | |
| Usage: | Progestogen; an injectable contraceptive. | |
| Safety Data | ||
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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