Molekula
Progesterone
Supplying 4,500+ customers in over 80 countries
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Progesterone is a steroid hormone used in hormonal therapy, contraception, and research on reproductive health. It is available in powder form with a purity of ≥98% and is stable at ambient temperatures. CAS: 57-83-0, Molecular Formula: C21H30O2, Molecular Weight: 314.46. Molekula supplies Progesterone from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 g — $170.50 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 126 - 131 °C |
| Specific rotation | 175 - 183 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Assay | ≥ 97% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Prisms |
| Odour | Odorless |
| Melting Point | 129 °C |
| Boiling Point | 394.13°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.166 g/cm³ at 23 °C |
| Water Solubility | 8.81 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in alcohol, acetone, dioxane, concentrated sulfuric acid; sparingly soluble in vegetable oils |
| log P (octanol/water) | 3.87 |
Source: PubChem CID 5994 (HSDB, DrugBank)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 38169932 |
| CAS Number | 57-83-0 |
| IUPAC Name | (8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one |
| EC Number | 200-350-6 |
| Molecular Formula | C21H30O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 314.46 |
| Exact Mass | 314.2246 |
| SMILES | CC(=O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)C |
| InChIKey | RJKFOVLPORLFTN-LEKSSAKUSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C21H30O2/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/h12,16-19H,4-11H2,1-3H3/t16-,17+,18-,19-,20-,21+/m0/s1 |
| PubChem CID | 5994 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2937235020 |
| Tariff Code | 2937230000 |
Safety & GHS
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
Hazard statements
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
- H362 May cause harm to breast-fed children
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P263 Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Agolutin
- Crinone
- Cyclogest
- Gestormone
- Glanducorpin
- Luteol
- Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
- Progestin
- Syngesterone
- Utrogestan
Frequently asked questions
What is progesterone used for?
Progesterone is primarily used in hormonal therapy, fertility treatments, and as a component in research on reproductive health and steroid biology.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of progesterone?
The chemical formula is C21H30O2 with a molecular weight of 314.46 g/mol.
How should progesterone be stored?
Progesterone should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of progesterone does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies progesterone in research-grade purity, suitable for laboratory use.
Can Molekula supply progesterone in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can supply progesterone in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for custom orders.
What documentation comes with a progesterone order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for compliance and safety.
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