EINECS: 209-864-5
Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₃₂O₄
Synonyms: Megace ES; Pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-; Ovarid; Megace; Ovaban (Veterinary); Megeron; 6-Methyl-delta4,6-pregnadien-17alpha-ol-3,20-dione acetate; 6-Methyl-6-dehydro-17.alpha.-acetoxyprogesterone; Megace (TN); SC 10363; Megestryl acetate; Pregna-4,6-diene-3, 20-dione, 17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, acetate; Pallace; Ovaban; S4; 6-Methyl-17-alpha-hydroxy-delta(sup 6)-progesterone acetate; SC-10363; SC10363; Niagestin; Progesterone, 6-dehydro-17-hydroxy-6-methyl-, acetate; 6-Methyl-delta(sup 4,6)-pregnadien-17-alpha-ol-3,20-dione acetate; Megestrol acetate [USAN]; 17alpha-Acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone; Megestrol acetate (USAN); Megestat; 6-Dehydro-6-methyl-17.alpha.-acetoxyprogesterone; 17-Hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione acetate; Megestrol acetole [Progestins]; 6-MethleneProgesterone Acetate; Pregna-4,6-diene-3, 20-dione, 17- (acetyloxy)-6-methyl-; BDH 1298;
Appearance: Crystalline Solid
Molecular Weight: 384.51
Density: 1.15g/cm3
Boiling Point: 507.1°Cat760mmHg
Melting Point: 214℃
Flash Point: 218.5°C
Storage Temperature: Refrigerator
Refractive index: 11 ° (C=2, CHCl3)
Usage: Orally active progestogen; formerly used in combinations as oral contraceptive