PROGESTERONE

 

SYNONYM: LUTEOHORMONE; LUTEAL HORMONE

 

FORMULA: C21H30O2

 

M. W.: 314.47

 

CAS NO.: 57-83-0

 

DESCRIPTION: White or almost white crystalline powder, LIGHT SENSITIVE.

 

GRADE: BP98/USP24

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Identification

Conforms

ASSAY

97.0%-103.0%

MELTING POINT

128-131

Specific rotation

+186O - +194O(BP98)
+175O - +183O(USP24)

LOSS ON DRY

0.5% MAX.

Residue on ignition

Negligible

Related substance

Individual impurity: 1.0% max.

Total impurities: 2.0% max

 

Uses: Lab reagent.

Package: PACKED IN 25KG/CARDBOARD ROUND DRUM (40*50) OR 10KG/CARTION (51*27*38).

STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Hormones and antibiotics room.