Human chorionic gonadotropin
USP/1297001 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: Chorionic gonadotropin human; Choriogonin; HCG
CAS Number: 9002-61-3
MDL Number: MFCD00130797
Product Type: Chemical
API family | gonadotropin |
application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mol wt | 37.9 kDa |
storage temp. | −20°C |
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. |
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General description: | Glycoprotein hormone consisting of a 92-amino acid α-chain which is identical to that of LH, FSH, and TSH; and a distinct 149-amino acid β-chain. Produced by chorionic tissue and responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum during early pregnancy. Also produced by trophoblast cell neoplasms, which are marked by elevated free hCG β-chains and hyperglycosylated hCG. |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including MSDS 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. |
Other Notes: | This product is part of the USP Biologics program. |
Packaging: | 1 vial, 530 USP units per package |
Symbol | GHS08 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H361 |
Precautionary statements | P280 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Storage Temp. | −20°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |