Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: (17α)-13-ethyl-11-methylene-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-17-ol
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C22H30O
Formula Weight: 310,5
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 54024-22-5
Notes: Desogestrel is a synthetic progestogen.{41180} It inhibits ovulation and prevents fertilization in rabbits and mice. Desogestrel inhibits rhodamine 123 (Item No. 16672) efflux, a measure of P-glycoprotein activity, ex vivo in human lymphocytes and CD8+ T cells in a dose-dependent manner.{41181} Formulations containing desogestrel have been used as oral contraceptives and for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.