Megestrol-17-acetate
cas: 595-33-5 — see every product listed under this CAS number, including other names
Megestrol-17-acetate (CAS 595-33-5) is a chemical reagent available from Chemat. Available pack sizes: 100mg. Offered by: Dr. Ehrenstorfer.
| brand | Dr. Ehrenstorfer |
|---|---|
| catalog number | DRE-C14861300 |
| cas | 595-33-5 |
| size | 100mg |
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Available pack sizes
| brand | size | price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ehrenstorfer | 100mg | price on request |
properties
| purity | No data |
|---|---|
| delivery time | To be confirmed by Chemat |
Megestrol acetate is a steroid ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of megestrol with the carboxy group of acetic acid. It is an appetite stimulant used for the treatment of anorexia and cachexia. Also used for birth control and for the treatment of breast cancer. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a contraceptive drug, a synthetic oral contraceptive, an appetite enhancer and a progestin. It is a 20-oxo steroid, an acetate ester, a steroid ester and a 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid. It is functionally related to a megestrol.
Source: ChEBI
| Molecular formula | C24H32O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 384.5 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | [(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-6,10,13-trimethyl-3-oxo-2,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] acetate |
| InChIKey | RQZAXGRLVPAYTJ-GQFGMJRRSA-N |
| SMILES | CC1=C[C@@H]2[C@H](CC[C@]3([C@H]2CC[C@@]3(C(=O)C)OC(=O)C)C)[C@@]4(C1=CC(=O)CC4)C |
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Synonyms:
MEGESTROL ACETATE, Megace, Megestryl acetate, Niagestin, Megeron, Ovaban, Ovarid, Megace ES, Megestat, Maygace