Melengestrol acetate

CAS: 2919-66-6

Ref. 3D-FM25044

Product Information

• Name: Melengestrol acetate
• Synonyms: 17-(Acetyloxy)-6-methyl-16-methylenepregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-Acetoxy-6-methyl-16-methylenepregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-Hydroxy-6-methyl-16-methylenepregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate, 17α-Acetoxy-6-methyl-16-methylenepregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 6-Dehydro-16-methylene-17α-hydroxy-6α-methylprogesterone acetate, 6-Methyl-16-Methylidene-3,20-Dioxopregna-4,6-Dien-17-Yl Acetate, 6-Methyl-16-methylene-17α-hydroxy-4,6-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 17-acetate, Bdh 1921, Heifermax 500, MGA 100 (steroid), Melengestrol Acerate, Mga 100, Mga 264, Nsc-70968, Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-16-methylene-, Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methyl-16-methylene-, acetate

Description

Melengestrol acetate is a synthetic progesterone that has been used in the treatment of various diseases in humans and animals. It has been shown to have a protective effect on the ovaries, bowel disease, and infectious diseases. Melengestrol acetate also has estrogenic effects, which may be due to its ability to stimulate ovarian activity and estrus. The drug is metabolized into melengestrol and estradiol benzoate. It has been shown to have physiological effects on energy metabolism, 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, and trenbolone.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 396.52 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₅H₃₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Off-White To Tan Solid