Product Code

:  SSPC-M00176

CAS No.

:  71-58-9

Chemical Name

:  Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Synonyms

:   6α-Methyl-17α-hydroxyprogesterone Acetate; Medroxyprogesterone 17-Acetate; (6S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-6,10,13-trimethyl-3-oxo-2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl Acetate; Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-, (6α)-; 17-Hydroxy-6α-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione Acetate (USP);17α-Acetoxy-6α-methylprogesterone; 17α-Hydroxy-6α-methyl-4-pregnene-3,20-dione 17-Acetate; 6α-Methyl-17α-acetoxyprogesterone;

Molecular Formula

:   C₂₄H₃₄O₄

Molecular Weight

:  386.52

Appearance

:  White Solid

Storage

:  2-8°C Refrigerator

Application

:  Medroxyprogesterone Acetate is used as a method of birth control and as a part of menopausal hormone therapy. It is also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate.