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Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives.Target: Progesterone ReceptorA synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of progesterone and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (norgestrel). It is used for contraception, control of menstrual disorders, and treatment of endometriosis. It is usually supplied in a racemic mixture (Norgestrel, 6533-00-2). Only the levonorgestrel isomer is active. Levo

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Bayer Sells $3.4 Billion Contraceptives Stake to Apollo

Bayer AG sold a minority stake in its contraceptives business to Apollo Global Management for €3 billion to help cover Roundup litigation costs, while retaining operational control over key products l

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Product Info

Name (EN)	Levonorgestrel
CAS No.	797-63-7
Molecular Formula	C21H28O2
HS Code	2937290090
Type	product
Application	progestin
Other Names (EN)	18,19-Dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-,(17α)-;18,19-Dinor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one,13-ethyl-17-hydroxy-;(17α)-13-Ethyl-17-hydroxy-18,19-dinorpregn-4-en-20-yn-3-one;13-Ethyl-17α-ethynylgon-4-en-17β-ol-3-one;13β-Ethyl-17α-ethynyl-17β-hydroxygon-4-en-3-one;19-Nortestosterone,17-ethyny
Description	Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives.Target: Progesterone ReceptorA synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of progesterone and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (norgestrel). It is used for co