855-05-0 Usage
Synthetic steroid hormone
15 alpha-hydroxy-11-oxoprogesterone is a synthetic steroid hormone that is structurally similar to the natural hormone progesterone.
Derived from medroxyprogesterone acetate
It is derived from the drug medroxyprogesterone acetate.
Anti-hormonal effects
It is used for its anti-hormonal effects.
Inhibits gonadotropin-releasing hormone secretion
It works by inhibiting the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
Suppresses release of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
By inhibiting the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, it ultimately suppresses the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone.
Decreases estrogen production
This leads to a decrease in estrogen production.
Inhibition of ovulation
It also leads to the inhibition of ovulation.
Mainly used as a contraceptive
It is mainly used as a contraceptive.
Treatment of menstrual disorders and endometriosis
It is also used for the treatment of menstrual disorders and endometriosis.
Side effects and contraindications
It may have side effects and contraindications.
Caution and guidance of healthcare professional
It should be used with caution under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 855-05-0 includes 6 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 3 digits, 8,5 and 5 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 0 and 5 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 855-05:
(5*8)+(4*5)+(3*5)+(2*0)+(1*5)=80
80 % 10 = 0
So 855-05-0 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
InChI:InChI=1/C21H28O4/c1-11(22)15-9-16(24)18-14-5-4-12-8-13(23)6-7-20(12,2)19(14)17(25)10-21(15,18)3/h8,14-16,18-19,24H,4-7,9-10H2,1-3H3/t14-,15+,16-,18+,19+,20-,21+/m0/s1
