Name | 16-dehydroprogesterone |
Synonyms | NSC 9785 NSC 11037 16-Dehydroprogesterone 16-dehydroprogesterone 16-DEHYDROPROGESTERONE 4,16-PREGNADIEN-3,20-DIONE 4,16-PREGNADIENE-3,20-DIONE 3,20-Dioxopregna-4,16-diene 16,17-Didehydroprogesterone Pregna-4,16-diene-3,20-dione pregna-4,16-diene-3,20-dione delta4,16-Pregnadiene-3,20-dione 16-DEHYDROPROGESTERONE CRYSTALLINE 16- progesterone dehydroepiandrosterone 6- progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone 17-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one |
CAS | 1096-38-4 |
EINECS | 214-142-8 |
InChI | InChI=1/C21H28O2/c1-13(22)17-6-7-18-16-5-4-14-12-15(23)8-10-20(14,2)19(16)9-11-21(17,18)3/h6,12,16,18-19H,4-5,7-11H2,1-3H3 |
Molecular Formula | C21H28O2 |
Molar Mass | 312.45 |
Density | 1.10±0.1 g/cm3(Predicted) |
Melting Point | 185-187°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 461.0±45.0 °C(Predicted) |
Flash Point | 171.5°C |
Solubility | Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly, Sonicated), Methanol (Slightly) |
Vapor Presure | 1.11E-08mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Solid |
Color | Off-White to Pale Yellow |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | 1.557 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White or off-white crystalline powder. Melting Point: 185 °c -195 °c. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
Biological activity | 16-Dehydroprogesterone is a compound derived from progesterone. |
use | pharmaceutical intermediates. |
production method | is formed by dehydrogenation and decomposition of α-progesterone. |