A progesterone receptor antagonist with partial agonist activity.
Synonyms:RU-486, RU-38486, Mifegyne
Melting Point:195-198°C
Solubility:Chloroform
Method for Determining Identity:Proton NMR Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Analysis
TLC ConditionsSiO2; Dichloromethane: Methanol; 9:1; Visualized with UV; Single spot; Rf=0.35
Specific Rotation:+141º (c=0.5, chloroform)
Storage and Stability:May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.