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Megestrol is a synthetic progestin and used for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained significant weight loss in patients with an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome diagnosis.

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Megestrol Chemical Structure

Megestrol Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 3562-63-8

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Description

Megestrol is a synthetic progestin and used for the treatment of anorexia, cachexia, or an unexplained significant weight loss in patients with an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome diagnosis[1].

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Molecular Weight

342.47

Formula

C22H30O3

CAS No.
Appearance

Solid

Color

White to off-white

SMILES

CC([C@@]1(O)CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])C=C(C)C4=CC(CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C)=O)=O

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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : 70 mg/mL (204.40 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.9200 mL 14.5998 mL 29.1996 mL
5 mM 0.5840 mL 2.9200 mL 5.8399 mL
View the Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: 2.33 mg/mL (6.80 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 2.33 mg/mL. Suspended solution can be used for oral and intraperitoneal injection.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (23.3 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: ≥ 2.33 mg/mL (6.80 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2.33 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (23.3 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
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Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
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Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).
The concentration of the stock solution you require exceeds the measured solubility. The following solution is for reference only. If necessary, please contact MedChemExpress (MCE).
Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
 If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
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Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 2.9200 mL 14.5998 mL 29.1996 mL 72.9991 mL
5 mM 0.5840 mL 2.9200 mL 5.8399 mL 14.5998 mL
10 mM 0.2920 mL 1.4600 mL 2.9200 mL 7.2999 mL
15 mM 0.1947 mL 0.9733 mL 1.9466 mL 4.8666 mL
20 mM 0.1460 mL 0.7300 mL 1.4600 mL 3.6500 mL
25 mM 0.1168 mL 0.5840 mL 1.1680 mL 2.9200 mL
30 mM 0.0973 mL 0.4867 mL 0.9733 mL 2.4333 mL
40 mM 0.0730 mL 0.3650 mL 0.7300 mL 1.8250 mL
50 mM 0.0584 mL 0.2920 mL 0.5840 mL 1.4600 mL
60 mM 0.0487 mL 0.2433 mL 0.4867 mL 1.2167 mL
80 mM 0.0365 mL 0.1825 mL 0.3650 mL 0.9125 mL
100 mM 0.0292 mL 0.1460 mL 0.2920 mL 0.7300 mL
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