Synonym(s): 4-Pregnene-3,20-dione
Formula: C21H30O2
Formula Weight: 314.46
CAS No.: 57-83-0
Application: Use in cell culture applications to study sterol regulation of cell signaling and gene expression.
Physical form: powder-RT; stock-frozen in working aliquots, avoid repeated freeze/thaw
Other Notes: Steroid hormone produced by the corpus luteum.
Beilstein Registry Number: 1915950
EC No.: 200-350-6
Melting Point: 128-132°C(lit.)
Biochem/physiol Actions: Induces maturation and secretory activity of the uterine endothelium; suppresses ovulation. Progesterone is implicated in the etiology of breast cancer.
Reconstitution: To prepare 20μg/ml stock solution, add 1ml absolute ethanol per mg progesterone, gently swirl to dissolve, add 49ml sterile medium per ml ethanol.
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H4FNO2