CAS 2625-60-7
:pregna-4,11-diene-3,20-dione
Description:
Pregna-4,11-diene-3,20-dione, commonly known as progesterone, is a steroid hormone that plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis in humans and other species. It is characterized by its structure, which includes a steroid backbone with a double bond at the 4 and 11 positions and ketone groups at the 3 and 20 positions. This compound is a white crystalline solid that is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and chloroform. Progesterone is primarily produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands and is essential for regulating various physiological processes, including the preparation of the endometrium for potential implantation of an embryo. It also has significant implications in reproductive health and is used therapeutically in hormone replacement therapy and contraceptive formulations. Its biological activity is mediated through specific progesterone receptors, influencing gene expression and cellular functions.
Formula:C21H28O2
InChI:InChI=1/C21H28O2/c1-13(22)17-6-7-18-16-5-4-14-12-15(23)8-10-20(14,2)19(16)9-11-21(17,18)3/h9,11-12,16-19H,4-8,10H2,1-3H3
InChI key:InChIKey=XMUAORABVRJUDU-LEKSSAKUSA-N
SMILES:C[C@@]12[C@@]3([C@]([C@]4([C@](C)(C=C3)[C@@H](C(C)=O)CC4)[H])(CCC1=CC(=O)CC2)[H])[H]
Synonyms:- NSC 22020
- Pregna-4,11-diene-3,20-dione
- 11,12-Didehydroprogesterone
- 17-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,14,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a ]phenanthren-3-one
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