Pharmaceutical intermediates
Megestrol acetate

English Synonyms: 17-alpha-acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone; 6-dehydro-6-methyl-17-alpha-acetoxyprogesterone
CAS NO.: 595-33-5
Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula: C24H32O4
Molecular Weight: 384.51
Quality Standard: EP5
Packing: 1kg/tin
Appearance: White or light yellow crystalline powder (methanol), odorless and tasteless. Melting point: 214-216 ℃. Soluble in acetone, slightly soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether, insoluble in water
Usage: 1. Mainly used for short-acting oral contraceptives, also can be used for intramuscular injection of long-acting contraceptives.
2. For the treatment of dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, endometriosis and endometrial adenocarcinoma.