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Product Overview
Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate is a synthetic steroid progestogen. It appears as white crystalline powder. With stable progesterone activity and good liposolubility, this product is widely used as a key pharmaceutical intermediate, hormone raw material and analytical reference standard in pharmaceutical manufacturing, biomedical research and clinical related fields. Produced via professional synthesis, extraction and purification processes, it features high purity, stable chiral structure and consistent batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: HPLC ≥99.0%, low related impurities, meeting pharmacopoeia standards for pharmaceutical use.
- Stable Biological Activity: Reliable progestational effect, stable performance under standard storage conditions.
- Excellent Liposolubility: Easy to dissolve in organic solvents, suitable for various pharmaceutical formulation systems.
- Good Chemical Stability: Rigid steroid ring structure, not easy to deteriorate under normal storage environment.
- Strict Quality Control: Each batch undergoes full inspection; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Molecular Formula: C24H34O4
- Molecular Weight: 386.52
- Melting Point: 207 – 209 °C
- Specific Rotation: [α]2?/D +45° ~ +51° (c=1, Chloroform)
- Solubility: Soluble in chloroform, ethanol, methanol and oils; practically insoluble in water
- Hygroscopicity: Non-hygroscopic
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Stable in sealed, dry and dark environment. Gradually oxidized when exposed to strong light and air for a long time.
- Structural Characteristics: Contains ketone group, acetate ester group and multiple saturated carbon rings in molecular structure.
- Hydrolysis Reaction: The acetate group can be hydrolyzed under strong acid or alkaline conditions to generate medroxyprogesterone.
- Oxidation Reaction: Susceptible to oxidation when contacting strong oxidants, leading to activity reduction.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidants, strong acids, strong alkalis and direct sunlight.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Core API and intermediate for producing progestational drugs, used for gynecological disease treatment, menstrual regulation and hormone therapy.
- Biomedical Research: Applied in endocrinology research, hormone mechanism study and related cell experiments.
- Analytical Chemistry: Used as standard reference substance for chromatographic detection and qualitative and quantitative analysis of steroids.
- Veterinary Medicine: Raw material for veterinary hormone preparations under standardized management.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent oxidation and light degradation. Store separately from strong oxidants, acids and alkalis, and keep far from heat sources and direct sunlight. Recommended storage temperature: 2 – 8 °C. Reseal containers immediately after opening.
Transportation Requirements
This product is classified as non-hazardous goods. Adopt sealed and light-proof packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion and rain soaking during transit. Do not transport together with corrosive chemicals, oxidants, food and feed. Follow local regulatory requirements for steroid products.
Operation Notes
Wear dust mask, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles. Conduct all operations in a well-ventilated fume hood. Avoid inhalation of dust and direct contact with skin and eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water immediately. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 200-757-9
HS Code: 2937239090
This product is a regulated steroid raw material. Comply with international chemical safety standards and local supervision policies. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified pharmaceutical enterprises, formal research institutions and licensed manufacturers.
Full Product Parameter Table
| Item | Specification & Details |
| Product Name | Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate |
| CAS NO. | 71-58-9 |
| IUPAC Name | [(6α)-6-methyl-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-17-yl] acetate |
| Synonyms | Medroxyprogesterone acetate; MPA; 17-Acetoxy-6α-methylprogesterone |
| Molecular Formula | C24H34O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 386.52 |
| EINECS Number | 200-757-9 |
| UN Number | Non-hazardous goods |
| Hazard Class | None |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Purity | HPLC ≥99.0% |
| Water Content | ≤0.5% |
| Melting Point | 207 – 209 °C |
| Specific Rotation | [α]2?/D +45° ~ +51° (c=1, Chloroform) |
| Solubility | Soluble in chloroform, ethanol and oils; insoluble in water |
| HS Code | 2937239090 |
| Storage Temperature | 2 – 8 °C, sealed, dry & dark environment |
| Packing Specification | 1g/5g/10g/amber glass bottle, 25g/100g/aluminum foil bag, 1kg/fiber drum |
| Grade Standard | Pharma Grade / Research Grade / Analytical Standard |
| Application Scope | Progestogen API, steroid intermediate, hormone research reagent, reference standard |
| Validity Period | 24 Months under specified storage conditions |
