Synonyms: ORG-2969
desogestrel is an approved drug (FDA (1992), EMA (1998))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Desogestrel is a progestin (synthetic progesterone-like agent) widely used in third-generation hormonal contraceptives. Desogestrel is converted to etonogestrel (3-ketodesogestrel) in vivo. There has been controversy surrounding reports that third-generation oral contraceptives containing desogestrel pose a risk of dangerous blood clots compared to older second-generation oral contraceptives.
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Classification | |
Compound class | Synthetic organic |
Approved drug? | Yes (FDA (1992), EMA (1998)) |
Is prodrug? | Yes |
Active form | etonogestrel |
IUPAC Name |
(8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-13-ethyl-17-ethynyl-11-methylidene-1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-ol |
International Nonproprietary Names | |
INN number | INN |
4384 | desogestrel |
Synonyms |
ORG-2969 |
Database Links | |
CAS Registry No. | 54024-22-5 |
ChEMBL Ligand | CHEMBL1533 |
DrugBank Ligand | DB00304 |
DrugCentral Ligand | 818 |
GtoPdb PubChem SID | 178103644 |
LIPID MAPS | LMST02030104 |
PubChem CID | 40973 |
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Wikipedia | Desogestrel |