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N2260

D(−)-Norgestrel

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

13β-Ethyl-17α-ethynyl-17β-hydroxygon-4-en-3-one, 17α-Ethynyl-18-homo-19-nor-testosterone, 18,19-Dinor-13β-ethyl-17β-hydroxy-4-pregnen-20-yn-3-one, 18,19-Dinor-4-pregnen-20-yn-3-one, Levonorgestrel

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
CAS Number:
797-63-7
Molecular Weight:
312.45
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329818600
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
EC Number:
212-349-8
MDL number:
MFCD00199013

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Product Name

D(−)-Norgestrel, analytical standard

InChI key

WWYNJERNGUHSAO-XUDSTZEESA-N

InChI

1S/C21H28O2/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/h2,13,16-19,23H,3,5-12H2,1H3/t16-,17+,18+,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1

SMILES string

CC[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@H]34)[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(O)C#C

grade

analytical standard

assay

≥99%

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

application(s)

forensics and toxicology
veterinary

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

200

Gene Information

human ... PGR(5241)
rat ... Ar(24208)

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Application

D(−)-Norgestrel may be used as a reference standard for the analysis of the analyte in human plasma using liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).
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General description

D(−)-Norgestrel is a hormonal medication and a contraceptive used by women.

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Health hazard
GHS08

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Lact. - Repr. 1A

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 3

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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0000431481
0000431481
0000324610
0000333425
0000333426

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Analytical Methods for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology (2011)
Alice W Y Wong et al.
Obstetrics and gynecology, 121(5), 943-950 (2013-05-03)
To estimate the rate of endometrial pathology with the prophylactic use of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with breast cancer treated with tamoxifen. This was a randomized contro-lled trial of 129 Chinese women who attended a university hospital in Hong
Satu Heliövaara-Peippo et al.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 209(6), 535-535 (2013-09-04)
Menorrhagia is a common problem impairing the quality of life (QOL) of many women. Both levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and hysterectomy are effective treatment modalities but no long-term comparative studies of QOL and costs exist. The objective of this study
Alice C Wyse Jackson et al.
Journal of neurochemistry, 136(1), 63-77 (2015-10-09)
'Norgestrel', a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone has been identified as potential drug candidate for the treatment of the degenerative eye disease retinitis pigmentosa. However, to date, no work has looked at the compound's specific cellular target. Therefore
Elizabeth A McCarthy et al.
Contraception, 86(5), 587-590 (2012-04-14)
Correctly placed levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine systems (LNG-IUSs) are rarely associated with intrauterine pregnancy when pregnancy occurs. LNG-IUS retrieval, termination of pregnancy and conservative management if retracted strings prevent ready removal are the usual clinical options given to women. The conservative course
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