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Chemical name
17-(Acetyloxy)-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione
Description
Megestrol acetate (CAS 595-33-5) is a high-quality reference standard produced and distributed by WITEGA Laboratorien Berlin-Adlershof GmbH. Laboratories choose this steroid progestin reference material for LC-MS/MS and GC-MS workflows that require traceable calibration and reliable quantification. It supports regulated laboratory QC and multi-residue method development from screening to confirmatory analysis.
Use this reference standard to establish accurate calibration curves, verify system suitability, and maintain traceability across batches. Moreover, it fits method validation protocols, including accuracy, precision, linearity, and matrix effects assessments. Therefore, you can implement robust SOPs in residue control and pharmaceutical research with confidence.
- Applications: LC-MS/MS and GC-MS quantification, calibration, and traceability
- Method validation: accuracy, precision, linearity, LOQ/LOD checks, and matrix studies
- Confirmatory analysis: targeted identification and quantitation in complex matrices
Typical users include regulated laboratories, pharmaceutical research teams, and residue monitoring programs. Furthermore, metabolism studies benefit from its consistent purity and well-documented identity, enabling reproducible results across instruments and sites. As a result, analysts can streamline multi-residue method development and reduce rework.
- Ideal for regulated workflows and audits
- Supports proficiency testing and routine QC
- Compatible with diverse extraction and chromatographic conditions
Megestrol acetate (CAS 595-33-5) from WITEGA Laboratorien Berlin-Adlershof GmbH delivers dependable performance for calibration, traceability, and confirmatory analysis. In addition, its documentation facilitates transparent data review and reporting. Select this reference standard to strengthen LC-MS/MS and GC-MS quantification and to support robust, validated methods in challenging matrices.
Safety Data Sheet
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Additional information
| Chemical name | 17-(Acetyloxy)-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 384.51 g/mol |
| Molecular Formula | C24H32O4 |
| Isotopic purity | – |
| HPLC purity | > 99.0 % |
| Overall purity | > 99.0 % (HPLC) |
| Product Format | Neat |
| Delivery time | In stock |
| shelf life | 24 months |
| Storage | refrigerator, 2-8°C |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Product No. | ST040 |
| CAS Reg. No. | 595-33-5 |
| Alternate CAS Reg. No. | – |
| Offer | 50 mg |




