Purpose
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Megestrol acetate is a progestogen with actions and uses similar to those of the progestogens in general. It also has anti-androgenic properties. It is given by mouth in the palliative treatment or as an adjunct to other therapy in endometrial carcinoma and in breast cancer. Megestrol acetate has been approved to treat anorexia and cachexia. (From Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995)
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Characteristics
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Tradename: MEGACE Source of Compound: semisynthetic, BDH-1298, SC-10363, 5071 Target: Glucocorticoid Receptor agonist, Estrogen/progestogen Receptor agonist Receptor: Glucocorticoid receptor,Estrogen/progestogen Receptor Status: USP, INN, BAN
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Purification
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All the products are sent with COA, HPLC and NMR inspection report to guarantee the quality.
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Purity
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98?%
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Formula
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C24H32O4
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Solubility
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Water: 2 ?g/mL (at 37 °C)
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