Properties
Description
Desogestrel, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a compound that blocks the action of progesterone at its receptor sites.
Molecular Formula
C22H30O
Solubility
DMSO: 53 mg/mL (170.7 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 53 mg/mL (170.7 mM)
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Desogestrel functions as a progesterone receptor inhibitor, aiding in contraceptive research.