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Levonorgestrel

Levonorgestrel

Product ID L1684
Cas No. 797-63-7
Purity ≥98%
Product Unit SizeCostQuantityStock
100 mg $60.10 In stock
500 mg $135.10 In stock
1 g $210.40 In stock
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Description

Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestogen that exhibits contraceptive activity, inhibiting secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Levonorgestrel is clinically used in hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy. In vitro, levonorgestrel increases expression of 17-β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.

Product Info

Cas No.

797-63-7

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C21H28O2

Formula Wt.

312.45

Chemical Name

17-Ethynyl-18-methyl-19-nortestosterone

IUPAC Name

(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-ethyl-17-ethynyl-17-hydroxy-1,2,6,7,8,9,10, 11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one

Synonym

D(−) Norgestrel, Microlut, Microval, Norgeston, Norlevo, Norplant

Melting Point

235-237°C

Solubility

Insoluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol (0.2 mg/mL). Soluble in chloroform, DMSO (5 mg/mL), DMF (5 mg/mL).

Appearance

White Crystal Powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

L1684 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

L1684 Info Sheet PDF

References

Gemzell-Danielsson K, Berger C, P G L L. Emergency contraception -- mechanisms of action. Contraception. 2013 Mar;87(3):300-8. PMID: 23114735.

Yuan P, Chen B, Huang Y, et al. Long-term regression of experimental endometriosis in a rat model treated with local application of levonorgestrel-loaded biodegradable microspheres. Hum Reprod. 2012 Jul;27(7):2089-95. PMID: 22563024.

Sarkar NN. The emergency contraceptive drug, levonorgestrel: a review of post-coital oral and peri-coital vaginal administration for prevention of pregnancy. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2011 Nov;31(8):703-7. PMID: 22085058.

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