Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Desogestrel

Also known as: Cerazette; Mircette

CAS: 54024-22-5 Progestin IP / BP / EP / USP GMP Certified Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Desogestrel API — Mediocon Inc
Desogestrel — Pharmaceutical Grade API

Product Overview

CAS No: 54024-22-5  |  MF: C₂₂H₃₀O  |  MW: 310.47 g/mol

Desogestrel is a third-generation progestogen used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient in oral contraceptives. Mediocon Inc supplies high-purity Desogestrel API conforming to IP / BP / EP / USP specifications, manufactured in our GMP-certified facility in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.

Desogestrel is widely used in hormonal contraceptive formulations, including progestogen-only pills (mini-pills) and combined oral contraceptives. It exhibits strong progestogenic activity with minimal androgenic effects.

Key Features

  • High-purity pharmaceutical grade API
  • IP / BP / EP / USP compliant
  • Full CoA and MSDS documentation
  • GMP certified manufacturing

Applications

  • Combined and progestogen-only oral contraceptives
  • Hormone replacement therapy
  • Treatment of endometriosis
  • Menorrhagia management

Why Choose Mediocon

  • ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified manufacturing
  • Consistent batch-to-batch quality with full CoA
  • Export-ready documentation: COO, MSDS, DMF
  • Flexible MOQ for both R&D and commercial scale
  • Dedicated QA support for regulatory filings

Product Specifications

Product NameDesogestrel
Also Known AsCerazette; Mircette
CAS Number54024-22-5
Molecular FormulaC₂₂H₃₀O
Molecular Weight310.47 g/mol
CategoryProgestin — Oral Contraceptive
AppearanceWhite to off-white crystalline powder
SolubilityPractically insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol
GradeIP / BP / EP / USP

Analytical Specifications

ParameterSpecification
AssayNLT 98.0%
Loss on DryingNMT 0.5%
Heavy MetalsNMT 20 ppm
Residue on IgnitionNMT 0.1%
Microbial LimitsComplies with pharmacopoeia
IdentificationIR, HPLC Compliant
Packing25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement
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