17α-hydroxyprogesterone

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17α-hydroxyprogesterone Structure
17α-hydroxyprogesterone structure
Common Name 17α-hydroxyprogesterone
CAS Number 68-96-2 Molecular Weight 330.461
Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 482.9±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C21H30O3 Melting Point 276°C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 260.0±25.2 °C
Symbol GHS02 GHS06 GHS08
GHS02, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word Danger

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 17α-hydroxyprogesterone
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 482.9±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 276°C
Molecular Formula C21H30O3
Molecular Weight 330.461
Flash Point 260.0±25.2 °C
Exact Mass 330.219482
PSA 54.37000
LogP 2.89
Vapour Pressure 0.0±2.8 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.560
InChIKey DBPWSSGDRRHUNT-CEGNMAFCSA-N
SMILES CC(=O)C1(O)CCC2C3CCC4=CC(=O)CCC4(C)C3CCC21C
Storage condition -20?C Freezer

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
TU5060000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-hydroxy-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
68-96-2
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
2062088
LAST UPDATED :
199612
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C21-H30-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
330.51

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Intramuscular
DOSE :
65 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 8-32 week(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - gastrointestinal system Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - urogenital system
REFERENCE :
PEDIAU Pediatrics. (American Academy of Pediatrics, P.O. Box 1034, Evanston, IL 60204) V.1- 1948- Volume(issue)/page/year: 26,151,1960
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Subcutaneous
DOSE :
5 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 1 day(s) pre-mating
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Fertility - other measures of fertility
REFERENCE :
ACEDAB Acta Endocrinologica, Supplementum (Copenhagen). (Periodica, Skolegade 12 E, DK-2500 Valby, Denmark) No.1- 1948- Volume(issue)/page/year: 28,18,1956

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS02 GHS06 GHS08
GHS02, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H225-H301 + H311 + H331-H370
Precautionary Statements P210-P260-P280-P301 + P310-P311
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type P2 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
Hazard Codes T: Toxic;
Risk Phrases 61
Safety Phrases S53-S22-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR 2811.0
WGK Germany 3
RTECS TU5060000

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Articles61

More Articles

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Genetic mapping of targets mediating differential chemical phenotypes in Plasmodium falciparum.

Nat. Chem. Biol. 5 , 765-71, (2009)

Studies of gene function and molecular mechanisms in Plasmodium falciparum are hampered by difficulties in characterizing and measuring phenotypic differences between individual parasites. We screened...

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

17α-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
17-Hydroxypregn-4-en-3,20-dione
MFCD00003659
hydroxyprogesteronum [INN_la]
17-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
4-Pregnen-17a-ol-3,20-dione
4-Pregnen-17α-ol-3,20-dione
17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone
17α-Hydroxyprogesterone
Gestageno
L E5 B666 OV MUTJ A1 E1 FV1 FQ &&17α
EINECS 200-699-4
17a-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
17A-hydroxyprogesterone
17-Hydroxyprogesterone

 17α-hydroxyprogesterone | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What English synonyms does 17α-hydroxyprogesterone have?
A: English synonyms of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone: 17α-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-Hydroxypregn-4-en-3,20-dione, MFCD00003659, hydroxyprogesteronum [INN_la], 17-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 4-Pregnen-17a-ol-3,20-dione, 4-Pregnen-17α-ol-3,20-dione, 17alpha-hydroxyprogesterone, 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone, Gestageno, L E5 B666 OV MUTJ A1 E1 FV1 FQ &&17α, EINECS 200-699-4, 17a-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17A-hydroxyprogesterone, 17-Hydroxyprogesterone.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is 54.37000.
Q: What is the LogP of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: LogP of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is 2.89.
Q: What are the downstream products of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone: 387-79-1;50-23-7;58-22-0;63-05-8;152-58-9;1807-15-4;29873-50-5;972-46-3;1882-82-2;3386-00-3.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: Molecular formula of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is C21H30O3.
Q: What is the safety information for 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: Safety information for 17α-hydroxyprogesterone: S53-S22-S36/37/39-S45.
Q: What is the English name of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: The English name of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is 17α-hydroxyprogesterone.
Q: What is the molecular weight of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: Molecular weight of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is 330.461.
Q: What is the melting point of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: Melting point of 17α-hydroxyprogesterone is 276°C.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 17α-hydroxyprogesterone?
A: Storage conditions for 17α-hydroxyprogesterone: -20?C Freezer.

 17α-hydroxyprogesteronefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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