Medroxyprogesterone
Medroxyprogesterone is a synthetic progestin derived from progesterone via 6α-methylation and 17α-hydroxylation, featuring a 3-oxo-Δ4-pregnene core with a 17-hydroxyl group and a 6-methyl substituent. The compound exhibits enhanced metabolic stability relative to progesterone due to steric hindrance at C6 and hydrogen bonding capacity at C17. Its polarity is modulated by the hydroxyl group, enabling lipid-soluble delivery. It functions as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the formulation of progestin-based therapeutic agents.
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Molecular Formula
C22H32O3
Molecular Weight
344.5000
CAS Number
520-85-4
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PubChem CID
10631 ↗
IUPAC Name
(6S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-17-hydroxy-6,10,13-trimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
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Official Reference Standards
| Std | Catalog # | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| USP | 1378023 ↗ | 25 mg | USD 948.00 |
📝 Synonyms
medroxyprogesterone
520-85-4
Medroxyprogesteron
Medroxiprogesterona
Medroxyprogesteronum
Medrossiprogesterone
17-Hydroxy-6alpha-methylprogesterone
6alpha-Methyl-17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone
17alpha-Hydroxy-6alpha-methylprogesterone
6alpha-Methyl-4-pregnen-17alpha-ol-3,20-dione
🔬 Chemical Identifiers
C[C@H]1C[C@@H]2[C@H](CC[C@]3([C@H]2CC[C@@]3(C(=O)C)O)C)[C@@]4(C1=CC(=O)CC4)C
InChI=1S/C22H32O3/c1-13-11-16-17(20(3)8-5-15(24)12-19(13)20)6-9-21(4)18(16)7-10-22(21,25)14(2)23/h12-13,16-18,25H,5-11H2,1-4H3/t13-,16+,17-,18-,20+,21-,22-/m0/s1
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