Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate, CAS 630-56-8

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 17-[(1-oxohexyl)oxy]-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C27H40O4

Formula Weight: 428,6

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 630-56-8

Notes: Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a synthetic progestogen.{39556} In vivo, hydroxyprogesterone caproate (3.32 mg/kg) reduces TNF-α-induced hypertension and decreases renal endothelin-1 (ET-1) production in pregnant rats. It reduces hypertension and production of TNF-α and IL-6 induced by reduction in uteroplacental perfusion (RUPP) in pregnant rats.{39557} Hydroxyprogesterone caproate also prevents preterm birth induced by L-NAME (Item No. 80210) in pregnant mice.{39558} Formulations containing hydroxyprogesterone caproate have been used for the prevention of preterm birth.

• SKU: CAY23978-500
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 23978-500
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 500 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK