Megestrol acetate

• Catalog Number: orb1309127
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: Megestrol acetate
• CAS Number: 595-33-5
• Purity: 99.72%
• MW: 384.51
• SMILES: O(C(C)=O)[C@@]1(C(C)=O)[C@]2(C)[C@@](CC1)([C@]3([C@](CC2)([C@]4(C)C(C(C)=C3)=CC(=O)CC4)[H])[H])[H]
• Formula: C₂₄H₃₂O₄
• Biological Activity: Megestrol acetate (BDH1298) is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. Megestrol acetate also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia.
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.