Δ5(10),6,8(9)-D-(−)-Norgestrel (CAS 155683-59-3)

Δ5(10),6,8(9)-D-(−)-Norgestrel is a compound utilized in the study of steroid hormone biology and organic synthesis. As an analog of a biologically active steroid, researchers are interested in Δ5(10),6,8(9)-D-(−)-Norgestrel for its interactions with hormone receptors and its influence on regulatory pathways in cells. In the field of organic chemistry, this compound is used to explore the stereoselective synthesis of complex molecules, given its multiple chiral centers and the presence of conjugated double bonds. Investigations involving Δ5(10),6,8(9)-D-(−)-Norgestrel also encompass its role in the synthesis of related compounds and derivatives, which can be used to understand structure-activity relationships. Additionally, it serves as a reference compound in analytical studies for the development of chromatographic methods and in the preparation of standards for calibration. The compound′s optical activity, due to its chiral centers, is also a point of interest in research related to the physical properties of optically active substances.