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L0551000

Levonorgestrel

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

D(−)-Norgestrel, 13β-Ethyl-17α-ethynyl-17β-hydroxygon-4-en-3-one, 17α-Ethynyl-18-homo-19-nor-testosterone, 18,19-Dinor-13β-ethyl-17β-hydroxy-4-pregnen-20-yn-3-one, 18,19-Dinor-4-pregnen-20-yn-3-one, Levonorgestrel

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H28O2
CAS Number:
797-63-7
Molecular Weight:
312.45
MDL number:
MFCD00199013
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329817365
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

levonorgestrel

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@H]34)[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(O)C#C

InChI

1S/C21H28O2/c1-3-20-11-9-17-16-8-6-15(22)13-14(16)5-7-18(17)19(20)10-12-21(20,23)4-2/h2,13,16-19,23H,3,5-12H2,1H3/t16-,17+,18+,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1

InChI key

WWYNJERNGUHSAO-XUDSTZEESA-N

Gene Information

human ... PGR(5241)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Levonorgestrel EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H351,H360D,H362

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Lact. - Repr. 1A

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Jantien Visser et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 3(3), CD003990-CD003990 (2013-04-02)
Adequate contraceptive advice is important in both women with diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2 to reduce the risk of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality in unplanned pregnancies. A wide variety of contraceptives are available for these women.
Alice W Y Wong et al.
Obstetrics and gynecology, 121(5), 943-950 (2013-05-03)
To estimate the rate of endometrial pathology with the prophylactic use of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system in women with breast cancer treated with tamoxifen. This was a randomized contro-lled trial of 129 Chinese women who attended a university hospital in Hong
Satu Heliövaara-Peippo et al.
American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 209(6), 535-535 (2013-09-04)
Menorrhagia is a common problem impairing the quality of life (QOL) of many women. Both levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) and hysterectomy are effective treatment modalities but no long-term comparative studies of QOL and costs exist. The objective of this study
Diana Mansour
Contraception, 85(3), 224-234 (2011-11-10)
The contraceptive profile of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS; Mirena®) is well established, with efficacy similar to that achieved with sterilization and rapid return to fertility after discontinuation of use. The LNG-IUS is typically associated with transient menstrual disturbance during
Elizabeth G Raymond et al.
Obstetrics and gynecology, 117(3), 673-681 (2011-02-24)
To determine the effectiveness and safety of repeated precoital and postcoital use of levonorgestrel for pregnancy prevention. We searched eight computerized databases for studies that evaluated oral hormones taken for contraception immediately before or after each coital act during one
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