Properties
Description
Megestrol acetate, soluble in DMSO and ethanol and insoluble in water, is a compound that blocks the action of progesterone at its receptor sites. It targets androgen receptor and progestogen receptor.
Molecular Formula
C24H32O4
Targets
Androgen receptor; Progestogen receptor
Solubility
DMSO: 30 mg/mL (78.02 mM); Water: Insoluble; Ethanol: 14 mg/mL
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Megestrol acetate plays a key role in cancer cachexia and hormone-responsive tumors research.
