Progesterone

Name: Progesterone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004142

About Progesterone

Progesterone is a metabolic / hormonal API (IP/BP/USP grade) carrying the CAS registry number 57-83-0 at a purity of ≥99%. Its molecular formula is C21H30O2 and its molecular weight is 314.5 g/mol. Common synonyms include Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione and Agolutin.

The material typically appears as a (Result:White powder). Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 6 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

This API belongs to our antidiabetic, hormone and metabolic APIs portfolio and is supplied to IP/BP/USP specifications for formulators, contract manufacturers and generic drug developers. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Progesterone in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

Related to Progesterone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Progesterone.

Progesterone impurities

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Progesterone
Catalogue No.	VQ-004142
CAS Number	57-83-0
IUPAC name	(8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₃₀O₂
Molecular weight	314.5 g/mol
Exact mass	314.2246
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	≥99%
InChIKey	RJKFOVLPORLFTN-LEKSSAKUSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)C
PubChem CID	5994

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	(Result:White powder)
LogP (XLogP3)	3.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
Synonyms	Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Agolutin, Progestin, Crinone, Luteol, Gestormone, Glanducorpin, Syngesterone, Gestone, 4-Pregnene-3,20-dione, Corluvite, Gynolutone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H350May cause cancer
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H362May cause harm to breast-fed children
H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P263, P264, P270, P273, P280, P318, P391, 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

Other grades of CAS 57-83-0

Progesterone, ≥99%

CAS: 57-83-0
Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
MW: 314.5 g/mol

VQ-008166

Cell Culture

Progesterone, cell culture tested

CAS: 57-83-0
Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
MW: 314.5 g/mol

VQ-046237

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Progesterone?

The CAS Registry Number of Progesterone is 57-83-0. It is also known as Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Agolutin, Progestin.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Progesterone?

Progesterone has the molecular formula C21H30O2 and a molecular weight of 314.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What is Progesterone used for?

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

We supply Progesterone in IP/BP/USP (≥99%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Progesterone?

Yes. Every lot of Progesterone 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 Progesterone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Progesterone 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.