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Empirical formula: C12H30O2
a: 6.252 Å
b: 12.592 Å
c: 22.488 Å
α (alpha): 90.00 °
β (beta): 90.00 °
γ (gamma): 90.00 °
Volume: 1770.37 Å3
Space group: P212121
Calculated density: 0.774 g/cm3
Z: 4
Formula weight: 206.369 g/mole
R(F): 0.1230
Common name: Progesterone
CSD refcode: PROGST01
Short description: Progesterone is the pregnancy hormone secreted by the ovaries.
Keyword: hormone
Keyword: pregnancy
Citation of a publication: Reference: Cryst.Struct.Commun. #45(1975) pg 189 Authors: E.Foresti Serantoni, a. Krajewski, R. Mongiorgi, L.Riva di Sanseverino, R.Cameroni
Layman's explanation: The corpus luteum cells of the ovaries secrete progesterone. The main function of this hormone is to maintain pregnancy by preparing the uterine lining for zygote implantation. Barring pregnancy, progesterone is secreted during days 15-28 of the menstrual cycle. Cholesterol is the precursor molecule for progesterone, which was isolated and synthesized in 1934.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Contributed by Indiana University
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