Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

About Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate is a high-purity reference standard of Medroxyprogesterone carrying the CAS registry number 71-58-9. With the molecular formula C24H34O4, it has a molar mass of 386.5 g/mol. Common synonyms include Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate and Depo-Provera.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 7 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a reference sample of Medroxyprogesterone, it is used for identification, assay and impurity-profiling work during analytical method development, validation (AMV) and routine QC. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Medroxyprogesterone Acetate in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Catalogue No.	VQ-023039
CAS Number	71-58-9
IUPAC name	[(6S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-6,10,13-trimethyl-3-oxo-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] acetate
Molecular formula	C₂₄H₃₄O₄
Molecular weight	386.5 g/mol
Exact mass	386.2457
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PSGAAPLEWMOORI-PEINSRQWSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H]1C[C@@H]2[C@H](CC[C@]3([C@H]2CC[C@@]3(C(=O)C)OC(=O)C)C)[C@@]4(C1=CC(=O)CC4)C
PubChem CID	6279

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	60.4 Å²
Synonyms	Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate, Depo-Provera, Farlutin, Methylacetoxyprogesterone, Medroxyacetate progesterone, Nidaxin, Prodasone, Proverone, Depo-clinovir, Depo-progestin, Depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate, Provera dosepak

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H362May cause harm to breast-fed children
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P263, P264, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P318, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P405, 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 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?

The CAS Registry Number of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate is 71-58-9. It is also known as Medroxyprogesterone 17-acetate, Depo-Provera, Farlutin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate has the molecular formula C24H34O4 and a molecular weight of 386.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is [(6S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyl-6,10,13-trimethyl-3-oxo-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl] acetate.

What is Medroxyprogesterone Acetate used for?

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Medroxyprogesterone. 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 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate can I order?

We supply Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 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 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?

Yes. Every lot of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 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 Medroxyprogesterone Acetate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Medroxyprogesterone Acetate 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.