For research use only. Not for therapeutic Use.
6-Keto-gestodene(CAT: C000480) is an impurity of Gestodene. Gestodene is an orally active gestogen, which is a synthetic analog of the female sex hormone progesterone. Gestodene exhibits a profile of activity similar to progesterone and is commonly used in combination with estrogen as an oral contraceptive. The presence of 6-Keto-gestodene as an impurity in Gestodene may have implications for its pharmacological effects and overall safety.
| Catalog Number | C000480 |
| CAS Number | 2143949-52-2 |
| Synonyms | (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-Ethyl-17-ethynyl-17-hydroxy-7,8,10,11,12,13,14,17-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,6(2H,9H)-dione |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₁H₂₄O₃ |
| Purity | ≥95% |
| Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly) |
| Appearance | Light Yellow to Very Dark Purple Solid |
| Storage | -20°C, Light sensitive, Light sensitive |
| Reference | Duesterberg, B., et al.: Contraception, 24, 673 (1981); Duesterberg, B., et al.: Seroids, 43, 43 (1984); Losert, W., et al.: Arzneim.-Forsch., 35, 459 (1985) |
