Also known as: Megestrol Acetate; Megace; Ovaban
Ovaban (Megestrol Acetate) is a high-purity Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) classified as a Synthetic Progestogen / Antineoplastic. Manufactured by Mediocon Inc in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India at a GMP-certified facility, it is supplied in bulk for pharmaceutical formulations worldwide. CAS No: 595-33-5.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 595-33-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C24H32O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 384.51 g/mol |
| Grade | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Category | Synthetic Progestogen / Antineoplastic |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water; soluble in acetone and chloroform |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | NMT 20 ppm |
| Residue on Ignition | NMT 0.1% |
| Microbial Limits | Complies with pharmacopoeia |
| Identification | IR, HPLC Compliant |
| Mfg Date | MAR 2026 |
| Exp Date | FEB 2031 |
| Packing | 25 kg HDPE drums / as per requirement |