Message: | 17A-hydroxyprogesterone
Product name: 17A-hydroxyprogesterone
Synonyms: 17-Alpha-Hydroxy-Progesterone
CAS Registry Number: 68-96-2
Packaging: 1kg/bag
Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula: C21H30O3
Molecular weight: 330.47
Appearance: White or white crystalline powder
Explantion
17α-Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a synthetic steroid hormone that is similar to medroxyprogesterone acetate and megestrol acetate. It is an ester derivative of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone formed from caproic acid (hexanoic acid).
Application :
17a-Hydroxyprogesterone caproate CAS 630-56-8 is used in women who are pregnant with a single baby, and who have delivered a baby too early (preterm) in the past. It is used to help lower the risk of having a preterm baby again. Hydroxyprogesterone is a man-made form of a female hormone (progestin).
It is not known how it works to prevent preterm labor.
17a-Hydroxyprogesterone caproate CAS 630-56-8 is not intended to prevent preterm birth in women pregnant with more than one baby (such as twins, triplets). It is also not intended to stop active preterm labor.
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