Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
CAS: 630-56-8
Category: Steroids
| Purity | USP Reference Standard, ≥98% HPLC, Pharmaceutical Grade |
| Molecular Formula | C27H40O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 428.6 |
| Appearance | White or creamy white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | The API (powder) is typically shipped in sealed drums. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Melting point — Capillary; Purity — HPLC; Identification — LC-MS, NMR; Moisture — Karl Fischer titration; Residual solvents — GC. |
| Storage Notes | Keep in a cool, dry, tightly closed container, protected from light and moisture. |
| Lead Time | days |
Progestin hormone. Used to lower the risk of preterm birth in pregnant women with a history of the condition.