Synonym: Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate; 17α-Acetoxy-6α-methylprogesterone; 17α-Hydroxy-6α-methyl-4-pregnene-3,20-dione 17-acetate; 6α-Methyl-17α-acetoxyprogesterone; 6α-Methyl-17α-hydroxyprogesterone acetate
CAS Number: 71-58-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C24H34O4
Molecular Weight: 386.52
EC Number: 200-757-9
MDL Number: MFCD00010483
Linear Formula: C24H34O4
Product Type: Chemical
| agency |
traceable to BP 221 |
| |
traceable to Ph. Eur. M0250000 |
| |
traceable to USP 1378001 |
| API family |
medroxyprogesterone |
| application(s) |
pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| CofA |
current certificate can be downloaded |
| format |
neat |
| grade |
certified reference material |
| |
pharmaceutical secondary standard |
| InChI |
1S/C24H34O4/c1-14-12-18-19(22(4)9-6-17(27)13-21(14)22)7-10-23(5)20(18)8-11-24(23,15(2)25)28-16(3)26/h13-14,18-20H,6-12H2,1-5H3/t14-,18+,19-,20-,22+,23-,24-/m0/s1 |
| InChI key |
PSGAAPLEWMOORI-PEINSRQWSA-N |
| mp |
206-207 °C (lit.) |
| packaging |
ampule of 500 mg |
| Quality Level |
300  |
| SMILES string |
[H][C@@]12C[C@H](C)C3=CC(=O)CC[C@]3(C)[C@@]1([H])CC[C@@]4(C)[C@@]2([H])CC[C@]4(OC(C)=O)C(C)=O |
| storage temp. |
2-30°C |
| technique(s) |
gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
| |
HPLC: suitable |
| Analysis Note: |
These secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP and BP primary standards, where they are available. |
| Application: |
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate may be used as a pharmaceutical reference standard for the determination of the analyte in pharmaceutical suspensions, bulk drug and tablet formulations by Raman spectroscopy and chromatography techniques. |
| Application: |
These Secondary Standards are qualified as Certified Reference Materials. These are suitable for use in several analytical applications including but not limited to pharma release testing, pharma method development for qualitative and quantitative analyses, food and beverage quality control testing, and other calibration requirements. |
| Footnote: |
To see an example of a Certificate of Analysis for this material enter LRAC2690 in the slot below. This is an example certificate only and may not be the lot that you receive. |
| General description: |
Pharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards. Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a synthetic progestational drug utilized as a contraceptive. It is also used as a medication for the treatment of hormone-dependent cancers, such as breast cancer. |
| Other Notes: |
This Certified Reference Material (CRM) is produced and certified in accordance with ISO 17034 and ISO/IEC 17025. All information regarding the use of this CRM can be found on the certificate of analysis. |
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| Symbol |
 GHS08 |
| Signal word |
Warning |
| Hazard statements |
H351 |
| Precautionary statements |
P281 |
| Hazard Codes |
Xn |
| Risk Statements |
40-48 |
| Safety Statements |
22-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR |
NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany |
WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) |
Not applicable |
| mp |
206-207 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. |
2-30°C |
| UNSPSC |
41116107 |
