Properties
Description
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a compound that blocks the action of progesterone at its receptor sites.
Molecular Formula
C27H40O4
Solubility
DMSO: 77 mg/mL (179.65 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 77 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is used in research to inhibit progesterone receptors, particularly in breast cancer and reproductive studies.