| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Megestrol acetate EP Impurity E | [CAS]
982-89-8 | [Synonyms]
1-Dehydromegesterol acetate
Megestrol acetate EP Impurity E
Metesterone acetate EP impurity E
17-acetoxy-6-methyl-pregna-1,4,6-triene-3,20-dione
6-Methyl-3,20-dioxopregna-1,4,6-trien-17-yl Acetate
Pregna-1,4,6-triene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-
Megestrol Acetate Impurity 5(Megestrol Acetate EP Impurity E) | [Molecular Formula]
C24H30O4 | [MOL File]
982-89-8.mol | [Molecular Weight]
382.49 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
225-227 °C(Solv: acetone (67-64-1); ethyl ether (60-29-7)) | [Boiling point ]
509.0±50.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.17±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
1-Dehydromegesterol Acetate (Megestrol Acetate EP Impurity E) is an impurity of Megestrol Acetate (M208050), is an orally active progestogen; formerly used in combinations as oral contraceptive (1). Used in hormone-replacement and anti-cancer therapies as well as birth control in animals (2). |
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