l General Information |
Product Name | Norgestrel |
General description | Norgestrel is synthetic steroidal progestin that is used in combination with ethinyl estradiol for oral contraception. It also has strong neuroprotective activity. |
Synonym | WY-3707, SH-70850, SH-850, FH 122-A |
Purity | ≥99.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 6533-00-2 |
Formula | C21H28O2 | Molecular Weight | 312.44582 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥50mg/ml |
Ethanol | ≥15mg/ml |
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 |
