Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, (6a)- cas no:520-85-4
Synonyms: Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,17-hydroxy-6a-methyl-(7CI,8CI); Progesterone, 17-hydroxy-6a-methyl- (6CI); 17-Hydroxy-6a-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione;17-Hydroxy-6a-methylprogesterone;17a-Hydroxy-6a-methylprogesterone; 6a-Methyl-17-hydroxyprogesterone; 6a-Methyl-17R-hydroxyprogesterone;6a-Methyl-17a-hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 6a-Methyl-17a-hydroxyprogesterone; 6a-Methyl-4-pregnen-17a-ol-3,20-dione;Medoxyprogesterone; Medroxyprogesteron; Medroxyprogesterone; NSC 27408; U 8840
NamePregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, (6a)-
CAS520-85-4
SynonymsPregn-4-ene-3,20-dione,17-hydroxy-6a-methyl-(7CI,8CI); Progesterone, 17-hydroxy-6a-methyl- (6CI); 17-Hydroxy-6a-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione;17-Hydroxy-6a-methylprogesterone;17a-Hydroxy-6a-methylprogesterone; 6a-Methyl-17-hydroxyprogesterone; 6a-Methyl-17R-hydroxyprogesterone;6a-Methyl-17a-hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 6a-Methyl-17a-hydroxyprogesterone; 6a-Methyl-4-pregnen-17a-ol-3,20-dione;Medoxyprogesterone; Medroxyprogesteron; Medroxyprogesterone; NSC 27408; U 8840
EINECS(EC#)208-298-6
Molecular FormulaC22H32 O3
Molecular Weight344.54
refractive index1.538
storage tempRefrigerator
Hazard Xn
Risk 48-63-68
Safety
An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. A steroid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Safety Information of Medroxyprogesterone (CAS NO.520-85-4):
Hazard Codes: Xn
Risk Statements: 48-63-68
48: Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
68: Possible risk of irreversible effects
Safety Statements: 22-24/25
22: Do not breathe dust
24: Avoid contact with skin
25: Avoid contact with eyes
Organism |
Test Type |
Route |
Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) |
Effect |
Source |
women |
TDLo |
parenteral |
6mg/kg/13W-I (6mg/kg) |
PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SENSORY CHANGE INVOLVING PERIPHERAL NERVE
BEHAVIORAL: "HALLUCINATIONS, DISTORTED PERCEPTIONS"
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES |
Medical Journal of Australia. Vol. 163, Pg. 51, 1995. |