6218-29-7 Purity
98%
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Specification
The molecular formula is C27H40O4.
The molecular weight is 428.6 g/mol.
The IUPAC name is [(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-3-oxo-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] hexanoate.
The synonyms are HYDROXYPROGESTERONE CAPROATE, Delalutin, Primolut Depot, Hydroxyprogesterone hexanoate.
It was created on March 26, 2005, and last modified on November 25, 2023.
It is described as a corticosteroid hormone.
It is similar to medroxyprogesterone acetate and megestrol acetate.
The previous trade name was Delalutin.
It is approved for prevention of preterm delivery in women with a history of preterm delivery.
It binds to and activates nuclear progesterone receptors, blocking luteinizing hormone release and inhibiting ovulation, as well as altering cervical mucus and endometrium.