Substance
ID:73548
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(1S,2R,10R,11S,14R,15S)-15-ethyl-14-ethynyl-14-hydroxytetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-6-en-5-one
Synonyms
LevonorgestrelLevonelleD-NorgestrelLevonova
IUPAC Traditional name
norgestrel
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Properties
Product Information
Salt Data
Free Base
Safety Information
Storage Condition
-20°C
Molecule Details
Research Area: Endocrinology
Biological Activity:
Levonorgestrel(Levonelle) is a synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives. It is a hormonally active levorotatory enantiomer of the racemic mixture norgestrel. It is a gonane progestin derived from 19-nortestosterone. [1]
Biological Activity:
Levonorgestrel(Levonelle) is a synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives. It is a hormonally active levorotatory enantiomer of the racemic mixture norgestrel. It is a gonane progestin derived from 19-nortestosterone. [1]
Molecular Spectra
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References
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levonorgestrel