Description

Melengestrol Acetate is a synthetic progestogen compound widely recognized for its potent hormonal activity. This high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient is critical for ensuring efficacy and safety in specialized veterinary and research applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the animal health sector and by research institutions conducting endocrinology and reproductive biology studies.

Application

• Veterinary Pharmaceuticals: Key active ingredient in implants and feed additives for estrus synchronization and growth promotion in livestock, particularly in beef cattle.
• Animal Reproduction Management: Used to control the reproductive cycle in farm animals, improving breeding efficiency and herd management.
• Biomedical Research: Serves as a reference standard and tool compound in pharmacological studies of progesterone receptors and steroid hormone action.
• API Synthesis: Employed as a starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex steroidal pharmaceuticals.
• Veterinary Drug Formulation: Incorporated into long-acting delivery systems for sustained hormonal effect.

Basic Information

Product Name	Melengestrol Acetate
CAS No.	2919-66-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₃₂O₄
Molecular Weight	396.52 g/mol
Synonyms	MGA; Melengestrol Acetate; 17α-Acetoxy-6-methyl-16-methylene-4,6-pregnadiene-3,20-dione; 6-Methyl-16-methylene-4,6-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 17-acetate; 6-Methyl-16-methylenepregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione 17-acetate; (6α)-17-(Acetyloxy)-6-methyl-16-methylenepregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione; NSC-70628; L-20662
EINECS	220-851-6

Quality Control

Our Melengestrol Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards suitable for pharmaceutical use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single impurity	≤ 0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.