Etonogestrel

Structural formula
General
Surname	Etonogestrel
Molecular formula	C 22 H 28 O 2
Brief description	white solid
External identifiers / databases
CAS number 54048-10-1 EC number 258-936-2 ECHA InfoCard 100.053.561 PubChem 6917715 DrugBank DB00294 Wikidata Q3733839
Drug information
ATC code	G03 AC08
properties
Molar mass	324.457 g mol −1
Physical state	firmly
solubility	soluble in DMSO
safety instructions
Please note the exemption from the labeling requirement for drugs, medical devices, cosmetics, food and animal feed GHS labeling of hazardous substances danger H and P phrases H: 351-360 P: 201-281-308 + 313
As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions .

Etonogestrel is a synthetic analog from the progestin group .

It is used for birth control. Forms of application are the contraceptive stick (Nexplanon, Implanon) and the contraceptive ring (NuvaRing, Circlet). It inhibits ovulation and causes changes in the mucus of the cervix .

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e} data sheet Etonogestrel ≥98% (HPLC) from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on January 30, 2018 ( PDF ).
2. ↑ https://www.deutsche-apotheker-zeitung.de/news/artikel/2017/08/14/verhuetungsringe-jetzt-auch-ungekuehlt

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