Drospirenone
USP/1229409 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 6β,7β:15β,16β -
CAS Number: 67392-87-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C24H30O3
Molecular Weight: 366.49
MDL Number: MFCD00867350
Linear Formula: C24H30O3
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | drospirenone |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C24H30O3/c1-22-6-3-12( |
| InChI key | METQSPRSQINEEU-HXCATZOESA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| SMILES string | C[C@]12CCC(=O)C=C1[C@@H]3 |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | Drospirenone USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as: • Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Drospirenone is a fourth-generation progestin that has antimineralocorticoid, and antiandrogenic activity in addition to potent progestogenic activity. In two recent studies drospirenone appeared to double the risk of venous thromboembolism compared to levonorgestrel, although other studies found little added risk. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Fourth-generation progestin; contraceptive |
| General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H360 |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P280 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |


