Product Name:	Megestrol
Synonyms:	17-hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione;20-dione,17-hydroxy-6-methyl-pregna-6-diene-3;4,6-PREGNADIEN-6-METHYL-17-OL-3,20-DIONE;17-ALPHA-HYDROXY-6-METHYL-4,6-PREGNADIENE-3,20-DIONE;MEGESTROL;17-alpha-hydroxy-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione;Megestrol (base and/or unspecified salts);C07120
CAS:	3562-63-8
MF:	C22H30O3
MW:	342.47
EINECS:	222-628-6
Product Categories:	Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Steroids;Hormone Drugs
Mol File:	3562-63-8.mol

Chemical Properties	White Solid
Uses	Megestrol is an orally active progestogen. Megestrol is used in combinations as oral contraceptive and as antineoplastic agent.
Definition	ChEBI: A 3-oxo Delta4-steroid that is pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione substituted by a hydroxy group at position 17.

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