Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity

About Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity

Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity is an impurity of Levonorgestrel carrying the CAS registry number 40915-05-7. Formula C21H28O3, molecular weight 328.4 g/mol. It is also known as 6-Hydroxynorgestrel.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

As a characterised impurity of Levonorgestrel, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity
Catalogue No.	VQ-038020
CAS Number	40915-05-7
IUPAC name	(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-ethyl-17-ethynyl-6,17-dihydroxy-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₂₈O₃
Molecular weight	328.4 g/mol
Exact mass	328.2038
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LUDPEOWAWHAHEP-CNIXEMJCSA-N
SMILES	CC[C@]12CC[C@@H]3[C@H]4CCC(=O)C=C4C(C[C@H]3[C@@H]1CC[C@]2(C#C)O)O
PubChem CID	131879076

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity?

The CAS Registry Number of Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity is 40915-05-7. It is also known as 6-Hydroxynorgestrel.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity?

Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity has the molecular formula C21H28O3 and a molecular weight of 328.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-ethyl-17-ethynyl-6,17-dihydroxy-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What is Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity used for?

Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Levonorgestrel. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity can I order?

We supply Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity?

Yes. Every lot of Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Levonorgestrel 6-Hydroxy Impurity worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.