Category:
Intermediates&Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
53714-56-0
Standard:
In-house Standards,
Leuprorelin is a synthetic decapeptide analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). It acts as a potent agonist, initially stimulating then downregulating pituitary receptors. CAS No. 57773-63-4; Molecular Formula C59H82N16O12S2.
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. Requires strict cold chain storage at 2°C to 8°C to maintain peptide stability. Clinical use mandates monitoring for initial testosterone flare and long-term bone density loss.