| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
4-Pregnene-3beta-ol-20-one | [CAS]
566-66-5 | [Synonyms]
3β-Hydroxy Progesterone
4-Pregnene-3beta-ol-20-one | [Molecular Formula]
C21H32O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00272003 | [MOL File]
566-66-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
316.48 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
155-161 °C | [Boiling point ]
444.9±45.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.09±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) | [solubility ]
Chloroform (Sparingly), Methanol (Slightly) | [form ]
Solid | [pka]
14.37±0.70(Predicted) | [color ]
White to Off-White |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
3b-Hydroxy Progesterone is a biotransformation product of Progesterone (P755900), by Chlorella spp. Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum. Induces maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium; suppresses ovulation. Progesterone is implicated in the etiology of breast cancer | [Definition]
ChEBI: 4-pregnen-3beta-ol-20-one is a 3beta-hydroxy steroid that is 4-pregnen-3beta-ol substituted by an oxo group at position 20. It is a 3beta-hydroxy steroid, a 20-oxo steroid and a C21-steroid. It is functionally related to a progesterone. |
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