Megestrol acetate

CAS: 595-33-5

Ref. TM-T1284

Product Information

• Name: Megestrol acetate
• Synonyms: SC10363, BDH1298, 17-(Acetyloxy)-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-Acetate De 17-Hydroxy-6-Methylpregna-4,6-Diene-3,20-Dione, 17-Acetato De 17-Hidroxi-6-Metilpregna-4,6-Dieno-3,20-Diona, 17-Acetoxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-Hydroxy-6-Methylpregna-4,6-Diene-3,20-Dione 17-Acetate, 17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-dien-3,20-dion-17-acetat, 17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate, 17α-Acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone, 17α-Acetoxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17α-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate, 5071, 6-Dehydro-6-methyl-17α-acetoxyprogesterone, 6-Methyl-17α-acetoxy-4,6-pregnadiene-3,20-dione, 6-Methyl-17α-hydroxy-Δ6-progesterone acetate, 6-Methyl-17α-hydroxy-Δ⁶-progesterone acetate, 6-Methyl-6-dehydro-17α-acetoxyprogesterone, 6-Methyl-Δ4,6-pregnadien-17α-ol-3,20-dione acetate, 6-Methyl-Δ^4,6-pregnadien-17α-ol-3,20-dione acetate, Bdh 1298, Dmap, MGA, Magestin, Maygace, Megace, Megalia, Megeron, Megestat, Megestil, Megestin, Megestryl acetate, Nia, Niagestin, Nsc 71423, Ovaban, Ovarid, Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, acetate, Sc 10363
• CAS: 595-33-5

Description

Megestrol acetate (BDH1298) is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. Megestrol acetate also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia.

• Brand: Targetmol

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 384.51
• Formula: C₂₄H₃₂O₄
• Purity: 99.72%
• Color/Form: Crystalline Solid