Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (CED0002784)

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (C24H34O4) is an exogenous compound with an average molecular weight of 386.52 g/mol. It exists as a solid at room temperature. Medroxyprogesterone Acetate belongs to the pregnane steroids, a subclass of steroids and steroid derivatives within the organic compounds. This compound is classified under the superclass of lipids and lipid-like molecules. The compound interacts with two recorded protein targets: the progesterone receptor (PGR) and the estrogen receptor (ESR1). Medroxyprogesterone Acetate has been identified in or released from 57 recorded sources. These include electrical and electronic equipment such as antennas, amplifiers, coils, auxiliary devices, and adjustable resistors. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is found in bleaching agents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, ash trays, and non electric simulated smoking devices. In building and construction, it is associated with roofs, floors, ceilings, fencing, and ladders. It is also found in household items such as watch chains and rosaries. Additionally, the compound is present in food, food processing, and cookware, specifically in food preservation, fermentation processes for beer, the preparation of malt, the preparation of wort, and the preparation of wine or sparkling wine.