Product Name

Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

General description

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.

Synonym

17α-Hydroxyprogesterone hexanoate, 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone caproate

Purity

≥99.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

630-56-8

Formula

C²⁷H⁴⁰O⁴

Molecular Weight

428.6

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Solid

Solubility(25°C)

DMSO

≥45mg/ml

Ethanol

≥45mg/ml

Water

Very slightly soluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol  Actions

Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate is a synthetic progestational agent similar to the endogenous progesterone used in hormone therapy or as a female contraceptive. Mimicking the action of progesterone, hydroxyprogesterone caporate binds to and activates nuclear progesterone receptors in the reproductive system and causes the ligand-receptor complex to be translocated to the nucleus where it binds to and promotes  of target genes. Due to the negative feedback mechanism seen with progesterone, this agent also blocks luteinizing hormone (LH) release from the pituitary gland, thereby leading to an inhibition of ovulation and an alteration in the cervical mucus and endometrium. Furthermore, without stimulation of LH, estrogen release from the ovaries is stopped, hence impeding the growth of estrogen-sensitive tumor cells.

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