Bioactivity | Melengestrol acetate (Standard) is the analytical standard of Melengestrol acetate. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Melengestrol acetate is a progesterone derivative, acts as an orally active corticosteroid hormone to promote endometrial proliferation, pregnancy maintenance, and delay of menstrual activity. Melengestrol Acetate is used as a contraceptive agent for growth promoting effects and suppression of estrus in animals. Melengestrol acetate inhibits both the androgen-dependent and -independent prostatic tumors in vivo and can be used for cancer research. |
Name | Melengestrol acetate (Standard) |
CAS | 2919-66-6 |
Formula | C₂₅H₃₂O₄ |
Molar Mass | 396.52 |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |