Product Description: Levonorgestrel-d8 is the deuterium labeled Levonorgestrel. Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives[1][2]. Levonorgestrel-d8 is a click chemistry reagent, it contains an Alkyne group and can undergo copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAc) with molecules containing Azide groups.
Formula: C21H20D8O2
References: [1]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216. /[2]Gallos, I.D., et al., Oral progestogens vs levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for endometrial hyperplasia: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2010. 203(6): p. 547 e1-10.
Molecular Weight: 320.50
Research Area: Endocrinology
Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
Target: Isotope-Labeled Compounds;Progesterone Receptor