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Levonorgestrel for system suitability 2

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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About This Item

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

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

levonorgestrel

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

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 for system suitability 2 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.

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Health hazard

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Lact. - Repr. 1A

Storage Class

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

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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H K Kroupova et al.
Aquatic toxicology (Amsterdam, Netherlands), 154, 154-162 (2014-06-04)
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of the synthetic progestin levonorgestrel (LNG) on the reproductive endocrine system of a teleost fish, the roach (Rutilus rutilus). Pubertal roach were exposed for 28 days in a flow-through
T E Roberts et al.
BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 342, d2202-d2202 (2011-04-28)
To undertake a cost effectiveness analysis comparing first and second generation endometrial ablative techniques, hysterectomy, and the levonorgestrel releasing intrauterine system (Mirena) for treating heavy menstrual bleeding. Model based economic evaluation with data from an individual patient data meta-analysis supplemented
Ahmed M Abou-Setta et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 1(1), CD005072-CD005072 (2013-02-27)
Various options exist for treating endometriosis, including surgical, medical, such as ovarian suppression, or a combination of these strategies. Surgical treatment of endometriosis aims to remove visible areas of endometriosis. The aim of medical therapy is to inhibit growth of
Ian S Fraser
Contraception, 87(3), 273-279 (2012-10-09)
It has been recognized for well over half a century that hormonal preparations designed as contraceptives are also capable of offering health benefits through the treatment and prevention of benign gynecological disease and even some systemic conditions. Increasing attention is
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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