Progesterone
[CAS# 57-83-0]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Hormone and endocrine-regulating drugs >> Estrogen and progestogen drugs
• Name: Progesterone
• Synonyms: Progestin; Lutren; Lutein; Flavolutan; Corporin; Luteal hormone; 4-Pregnene-3,20-dione
• Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 314.47
• CAS Registry Number: 57-83-0
• EC Number: 200-350-6

Properties

• Melting point: 128-132 ºC
• alpha: 186 º (c=1, ethanol)
• Water solubility: <0.1 g/100 mL at 19 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Codes: R40
• Safety Description: S36/37;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Reproductive toxicity	Lact.	-	H362
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1A	H360
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1A	H360FD
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	1B	H340
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	1B	H360Fd