Levonorgestrel

• Catalog No.: Bio-0595
• CAS Number: 797-63-7
• M. F.: C21H28O2
• M. W.: 312.44582

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (1S,2R,10R,11S,14R,15S)-15-ethyl-14-ethynyl-14-hydroxytetracyclo[8.7.0.0^2,^7.0^1^1,^1^5]heptadec-6-en-5-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: (1S,2R,10R,11S,14R,15S)-15-ethyl-14-ethynyl-14-hydroxytetracyclo[8.7.0.0^2,^7.0^1^1,^1^5]heptadec-6-en-5-one
• Synonyms: Mirena; D -Norgestrel; Dexnorgestrel (obsol.)

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 797-63-7

PROPERTIES

• Application(s): Tocolytic
• Application(s): Used in oral contraceptives
• Mechanism of Action: Progestogen

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