Pregnanediol
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IUPAC name
(3R,5R,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S,17S)-17-[(1S)-1-hydroxyethyl]-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-ol | |
Other names
5β-Pregnane-3α,20α-diol | |
Identifiers | |
80-92-2 | |
ChEMBL | ChEMBL269897 |
ChemSpider | 190585 |
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PubChem | 219833 |
UNII | JR3JD1Y22C |
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Properties | |
C21H36O2 | |
Molar mass | 320.52 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Pregnanediol is an inactive metabolic product of progesterone. A test can be done to measure the amount of pregnanediol in urine, which offers an indirect way to measure progesterone levels in the body.[1]
See also
- Pregnanedione
- Progesterone (pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione)
References
- ↑ Smith, Melanie N. (May 1, 2007). "Pregnanediol". A.D.A.M., Inc.
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