Norethindrone

Application Notes

Norethindrone is a molecule used in some combined oral contraceptive pills, progestogen only pills and is also available as a stand-alone drug. It is a progestogen and can be used to treat premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, abnormal heavy bleeding, irregular periods, menopausal syndrome (in combination with oestrogen), or to postpone a period. It is also commonly used to help prevent uterine hemorrhage in complicated non-surgical or pre-surgical gynecologic cases.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Progestational | Antiestrogenic

SKU	02155946-CF
Alternate Names	17α-Ethynyl-19-nortestosterone;17-Hydroxy-19-nor-17α-4-pregnen-20-yn-3-one; 17α-Ethynyl-17β-hydroxy-19-nor-4-androsten-3-one; 19-Nor-17α-ethynyl-4-androsten-17β-ol-3-one; 19-Norethisterone
Application Notes	Norethindrone is a molecule used in some combined oral contraceptive pills, progestogen only pills and is also available as a stand-alone drug. It is a progestogen and can be used to treat premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, abnormal heavy bleeding, irregular periods, menopausal syndrome (in combination with oestrogen), or to postpone a period. It is also commonly used to help prevent uterine hemorrhage in complicated non-surgical or pre-surgical gynecologic cases.
Base Catalog Number	155946
Beilstein Registry Number	1915671
Biochemical Physiological Actions	19-norethindrone is an oral contraceptive involved in the inhibition of cytosolic sulfotransferases (SULT).
CAS #	68-22-4
EC Number	200-681-6
Format	Powder
Hazard Statements	H351
Melting Point	203.5 °C
Molecular Formula	C20H26O2
Molecular Weight	298.426 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, full-face particle respirator, Gloves, respirator cartridge , respirator filter, respirator cartridges
RTECS Number	RC8975000
Safety Symbol	GHS08
Solubility	Water Solubility7.04 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Vapor Pressure	3.14X10-7 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est)