Category:
Other Fine Chemicals
CAS NO:
17092-07-8
Standard:
ChP,USP,BP,EP,
Gona-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-one, 13-ethyl-3-methoxy-, (14β)-
Levonorgestrel Impurity 5 (CAS 846-10-2, C21H28O3) is a synthetic byproduct in the pharmaceutical manufacturing of levonorgestrel. It arises during specific oxidation or reduction steps in the core synthesis process.
Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent degradation. Handle with appropriate PPE in ventilated fume hoods due to potential reproductive toxicity hazards associated with steroid impurities.