Name: | PROGESTERONE (PGS) |
Grade: | IP, BP, EP, USP |
CAS No.: | 57-83-0 |
Synonyms: | Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. |
Molecular Formula / Weight: | C21H30O2 / 314.469 g/mol |
Category: | Endogenous steroid and progestogen sex hormone |
Description: | Progesterone is involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species. It belongs to a group of steroid hormones called the progestogens, and is the major progestogen in the body. Progesterone has a variety of important functions in the body. It is also a crucial metabolic intermediate in the production of other endogenous steroids, including the sex hormones and the corticosteroids, and plays an important role in brain function as a neurosteroid. In addition to its role as a natural hormone, progesterone is used as a medication, for instance in menopausal hormone therapy. |
Specifications: | Available on request. |
Packing: | Export worthy packing. |