6-Oxo Norethindrone

Name: 6-Oxo Norethindrone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-026952

About 6-Oxo Norethindrone

Listed under CAS 67696-78-0, 6-Oxo Norethindrone is an impurity of Norethindrone available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C20H24O3 and its molecular weight is 312.4 g/mol. Common synonyms include 6-Keto Norethindrone, 6-Oxo Norethindrone and 6-ketonorethisterone.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Norethindrone impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 6-Oxo Norethindrone 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	6-Oxo Norethindrone
Catalogue No.	VQ-026952
CAS Number	67696-78-0
IUPAC name	(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-ethynyl-17-hydroxy-13-methyl-2,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,6-dione
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₂₄O₃
Molecular weight	312.4 g/mol
Exact mass	312.1725
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	GFUSEGGPVQNTTK-WLCXVKOPSA-N
SMILES	C[C@]12CC[C@@H]3[C@H]4CCC(=O)C=C4C(=O)C[C@H]3[C@@H]1CC[C@]2(C#C)O
PubChem CID	13828626

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
Synonyms	6-Keto Norethindrone, 6-Oxo Norethindrone, (17alpha)-17-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-en-20-yne-3,6-dione, 6-ketonorethisterone, 6-Ketonorethindrone, 17a-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-en-20-yne-3,6-dione, (17a)-17-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-en-20-yne-3,6-dione, 17-Hydroxy-17alpha-19-norpregn-4-en-20-yne-3,6-dione

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements: P233, P260, P264, P270, P271, P284, P301 + P317, P304 + P340, P330, P342 + P316, P403, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 6-Oxo Norethindrone?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Oxo Norethindrone is 67696-78-0. It is also known as 6-Keto Norethindrone, 6-Oxo Norethindrone, (17alpha)-17-Hydroxy-19-norpregn-4-en-20-yne-3,6-dione, 6-ketonorethisterone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Oxo Norethindrone?

6-Oxo Norethindrone has the molecular formula C20H24O3 and a molecular weight of 312.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-ethynyl-17-hydroxy-13-methyl-2,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,6-dione.

What is 6-Oxo Norethindrone used for?

6-Oxo Norethindrone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Norethindrone. 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 6-Oxo Norethindrone can I order?

We supply 6-Oxo Norethindrone 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 6-Oxo Norethindrone?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Oxo Norethindrone 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 6-Oxo Norethindrone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-Oxo Norethindrone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.