GESTONORONE CAPROATE
Gestronorone caproate provides long‑acting progestogenic activity. Side effects include bloating, breast tenderness, and mood fluctuations.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Gestronorone caproate is a long-acting esterified progestin that binds progesterone receptors and exerts prolonged endocrine regulation effects by sustained release.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in long-term hormone-modelling studies, reproductive research and PR pathway assays.
Side Effects and Risks
Similar to other progestins: thrombotic risk, fluid retention, mood changes.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C26H38O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 414.6 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 1253-28-7 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance. |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | gestonorone caproate; 1253-28-7; Gestronol hexanoate; Depostat; Primostat |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | [(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-13-methyl-3-oxo-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] hexanoate |
| InChl Key | XURCMZMFZXXQDJ-UKNJCJGYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C26H38O4/c1-4-5-6-7-24(29)30-26(17(2)27)15-13-23-22-10-8-18-16-19(28)9-11-20(18)21(22)12-14-25(23,26)3/h16,20-23H,4-15H2,1-3H3/t20-,21+,22+,23-,25-,26-/m0/s1 |
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