Description
A synthetic progestogen; reduces TNF-α-induced hypertension and decreases renal ET-1 production in pregnant rats (3.32 mg/kg); reduces RUPP-induced hypertension and production of TNF-α and IL-6 in pregnant rats; prevents L-NAME-induced preterm birth in pregnant mice ,
Formal name: 17-[(1-oxohexyl)oxy]-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
Synonyms: 17-Caproxyprogesterone|17α-hydroxy Progesterone Caproate|Hormofort|HPC|Hydroxyprogesterone Hexanoate|NSC 17592|Progesterone Caproate
Molecular weight: 428.6
CAS: 630-56-8
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A crystalline solid
Product Type|Biochemicals|Lipids|Sterol Lipids||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Hormones & Receptors|Estrogens & Progestins||Research Area|Endocrinology & Metabolism|Reproductive Biology