3α,5β-Tetrahydro Norgestrel

• CAT Number: R052907
• CAS Number: 19351-16-7
• Molecular Formula: C21H32O2
• Molecular Weight: 316.485
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (3α,5β,17α)-13-Ethyl-18,19-ninorpregn-20-yne-3,17-diol; 13-Ethyl-18,19-dinor-5β,17α-pregn-20-yne-3α,17-diol; 3α,5β-Tetrahydronorgestrel; d-3α,5β-Tetrahydronorgestrel
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (3R,5R,8R,9R,10S,13S,14S,17R)-13-ethyl-17-ethynyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H32O2/c1-3-20-11-9-17-16-8-6-15(22)13-14(16)5-7-18(17)19(20)10-12-21(20,23)4-2/h2,14-19,22-23H,3,5-13H2,1H3/t14-,15-,16+,17-,18-,19+,20+,21+/m1/s1
• InChIKey: PTHVTSMKEGKAHY-UJCQGIJZSA-N
• SMILES: CCC12CCC3C4CCC(CC4CCC3C1CCC2(C#C)O)O

3α,5β-Tetrahydro norgestrel is a synthetic steroid hormone derived from norgestrel, commonly used in hormonal contraceptives. This compound is a reduced form of norgestrel, featuring modifications at specific positions on the steroid backbone. It plays a crucial role in regulating reproductive functions by mimicking natural progesterone. Research on 3α,5β-tetrahydro norgestrel focuses on its pharmacokinetics, effectiveness in contraception, and potential side effects, contributing to the development of more effective and safer contraceptive methods.