Dienogest
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Synonyms |
Dienogestrel;(17a)-17-Hydroxy-3-oxo-19-norpregna-4,9-diene-21-nitrile;17a-Cyanomethyl-17-hydroxyestra-4,9-dien-3-one;Dienogestril;Endometrion;STS557;(17R)-17-Hydroxy-3-oxo-19-norpregna-4,9-diene-21-nitrile | ||||||
CAS |
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Molecular formula |
C20H25NO2 |
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Molecular Weight |
311.418 |
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Molecular Structure |
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Physical and Chemical Properties |
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General Description |
Pale yellow to white solid |
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Usage |
Dienogest is an orally active synthetic progesterone (or progestin). It is available for use as an oral contraceptive in combination with ethinylestradiol. It has antiandrogenic activity and as a result can improve androgenic symptoms. It is a non-ethinyl. | ||||||
Storage Condition |
Room temperature, in a closed container. |
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Specifications |
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Standard |
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Appearance |
Pale yellow to white solid |
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Identification |
HPLC |
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Melting point |
210-215℃ |
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Specific rotation |
-312~-327°(c=0.1,CH2Cl2) |
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Purity (HPLC) |
≥99.5% |
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Related substances |
<0.5% |
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Individual impurity |
<0.1% |
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Loss on drying |
<0.5% |
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Residue on ignition |
<0.1% |
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Heavy metals |
<10ppm |
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Residual solvent |
acetone<0.5% |
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Particle size d(90) |
<10μm |