Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: (±)-13-ethyl-17α-hydroxy-18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one-2,2,4,6,6,10-d6
Purity: ≥99% deuterated forms (d1-d6)
Formula Markup: C21H22D6O2
Formula Weight: 318,5
Shelf life (days): 1460
Notes: Norgestrel-d6 is intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of norgestrel (Item No. 10006319) by GC- or LC-MS. Norgestrel is a synthetic progestin and a racemic mixture of dextronorgestrel and levonorgestrel (Item No. 10006318), of which levonorgestrel is the biologically active component.{39728} In vivo, norgestrel administered via intrauterine device (IUD) prevents pregnancy in rats.{39733} Formulations containing nogestrel have been used as contraceptives.