Structure

Levonorgestrel

CAS
797-63-7
Catalog Number
ACM797637
Category
Steroidal Compounds
Molecular Weight
312.45
Molecular Formula
C21H28O2

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Synonyms
microluton; Levonorgestrel; Levonorgestrel; Norgeston; Microval; [3H]-Levonorgestrel; norplant2; levonova; Levonelle; follistrel; Microlut; postinor; wy-5104;
IUPAC Name
(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-ethyl-17-ethynyl-17-hydroxy-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Canonical SMILES
CCC12CCC3C(C1CCC2(C#C)O)CCC4=CC(=O)CCC34
InChI Key
WWYNJERNGUHSAO-XUDSTZEESA-N
Boiling Point
459.1ºC at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
206ºC
Flash Point
195.4ºC
Density
1.13 g/cm³
Appearance
White crystalline powder
EC Number
212-349-8
Exact Mass
312.20900
Hazard Statements
Xn:Harmful
Safety Description
S22-S36
What is the PubChem CID of Levonorgestrel?

The PubChem CID of Levonorgestrel is 13109.

What is the molecular formula of Levonorgestrel?

The molecular formula of Levonorgestrel is C21H28O2.

What are some synonyms for Levonorgestrel?

Some synonyms for Levonorgestrel include norgestrel, 797-63-7, D-Norgestrel, Mirena, and more.

What is the molecular weight of Levonorgestrel?

The molecular weight of Levonorgestrel is 312.4 g/mol.

What is the IUPAC name of Levonorgestrel?

The IUPAC name of Levonorgestrel is (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-ethyl-17-ethynyl-17-hydroxy-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What are the uses of Levonorgestrel?

Levonorgestrel is used as a contraceptive drug, a progestin, a synthetic oral contraceptive, a female contraceptive drug, emergency contraception, hormone therapy, component in long-term combination contraceptives, and in intrauterine devices (IUDs) such as Jaydess, Kyleena, and Mirena.

When was Levonorgestrel initially granted FDA approval?

Levonorgestrel was initially granted FDA approval in 1982.

How does Levonorgestrel inhibit ovum fertilization?

The physiologic effect of Levonorgestrel is by means of inhibiting ovum fertilization.

What is the InChIKey of Levonorgestrel?

The InChIKey of Levonorgestrel is WWYNJERNGUHSAO-XUDSTZEESA-N.

What is the UNII of Levonorgestrel?

The UNII of Levonorgestrel is 3J8Q1747Z2.

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