Message: | Megestrol acetate
Synonyms:Megace ES; Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-; Ovarid; Megace; Ovaban (Veterinary); Megeron; 6-Methyl-delta4,6-pregnadien-17alpha-ol-3,20-dione acetate; 6-Methyl-6-dehydro-17.alpha.-acetoxyprogesterone; Megace (TN); SC 10363; Megestryl acetate; Pregna-4,6-diene-3, 20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, acetate; Pallace; Ovaban; S4; 6-Methyl-17-alpha-hydroxy-delta(sup 6)-progesterone acetate; SC-10363; SC10363; Niagestin; Progesterone, 6-dehydro-17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, acetate; 6-Methyl-delta(sup 4,6)-pregnadien-17-alpha-ol-3,20-dione acetate; Megestrol acetate [USAN]; 17alpha-Acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone; Megestrol acetate (USAN); Megestat; 6-Dehydro-6-methyl-17.alpha.-acetoxyprogesterone; 17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate; Megestrol acetole [Progestins]; 6-MethleneProgesterone Acetate; Pregna-4,6-diene-3, 20-dione, 17- (acetyloxy)-6-methyl-; BDH 1298;
CAS Registry Number:595-33-5
EINECS:209-864-5
Molecular Formula:C24H32O4
Molecular Weight:384.51
Molecular Structure:
This structure is also available as a 2d Mol file
Appearance:Crystalline Solid
Density:1.15g/cm3
Boiling Point:507.1°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point:214℃
Flash Point:218.5°C
Storage Temperature:Refrigerator
Refractive index:11 °(C=2, CHCl3)
Usage:Orally active progestogen; formerly used in combinations as oral contraceptive |