5β-Dihydroprogesterone

SKU: orb1692990

Description

5β-Dihydroprogesterone (5β-DHP) is a neuroactive progesterone metabolite and a progesterone receptor agonist. It inhibits uterine contractions in vitro and modulates GABA-A receptor function, with research applications in reproductive biology and neuroendocrinology. Its plasma levels are associated with human parturition.

Research Area

Metabolism Research, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 128-23-4
• MW: 316.485
• Formula: C₂₁H₃₂O₂
• SMILES: [H][C@@]12CC[C@H](C(C)=O)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@]1([H])[C@@]2([H])CC[C@]2([H])CC(=O)CC[C@]12C
• Target: Oxytocin Receptor,Others

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

92745