Levonorgestrel

Product name:Levonorgestrel

CAS:797-63-7

Molecular Formula:C21H28O2

Molecular Weight:312.446

Chemistry:It is a hormonally active levorotatory enantiomer of the racemic mixture norgestrel. It is a gonane progestin derived from 19-nortestosterone.
Product Description:Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives.

Usage:
Oral contraception
ency contraception:Levonorgestrel is used in emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), both in a combined Yuzpe regimen which includes estrogen, and as a levonorgestrel-only method.
Intrauterine system:Levonorgestrel is the active ingredient in the Mirena intrauterine system.
Contraceptive implants:Levonorgestrel is the active ingredient in Norplant and Jadelle.