Product Name

Levonorgestrel

General description

Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that prevents ovulation.

Synonym

(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

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

797-63-7

Formula

C²¹H²⁸O²

Molecular Weight

312.453

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

White or off-white Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥45mg/mL

Ethanol

Slightly soluble

Water

Very slightly soluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Levonorgestrel is the levorotatory form of norgestrel and synthetic progestogen with progestational and androgenic activity. Levonorgestrel binds to the progesterone receptor in the nucleus of target cells, thereby stimulating the resulting hormone-receptor complex, initiating transcription, and increasing the synthesis of certain proteins. This results in a suppression of luteinizing hormone (LH) activity and an inhibition of ovulation, as well as an alteration in the cervical mucus and endometrium.

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov