Description

Melengestrol is a synthetic progestogen compound with significant biological activity. This high-purity active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is critical for ensuring efficacy and safety in specialized pharmaceutical formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the veterinary pharmaceutical and animal health industries for targeted therapeutic applications.

Application

• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Ingredient: Key active component in formulations for estrus synchronization and fertility management in livestock.
• Animal Growth Promotion: Used in specific, regulated feed additives to improve feed efficiency in beef cattle.
• Research & Development: Serves as a reference standard and building block in endocrine and reproductive biology research.
• API Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of more complex steroidal compounds within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Melengestrol
CAS No.	5633-18-1
Molecular Formula	C25H32O3
Molecular Weight	380.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Melengestrol Acetate; MGA; 17α-Acetoxy-6-methyl-16-methylene-4,6-pregnadiene-3,20-dione; 6-Methyl-16-methylene-4,6-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 17-acetate; NSC-71423; 6-Methyl-16-methylenepregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione 17-acetate; 17α-Acetoxy-6-methyl-16-methylenepregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione
EINECS	227-071-3

Quality Control

Our Melengestrol 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 for pharmaceutical use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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