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Is Hydroxyprogesterone Acetate vegetarian?

Hydroxyprogesterone Acetate

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Hydroxyprogesterone acetate is a synthetic derivative of the hormone progesterone, used pharmaceutically as a progestin.

Also known as Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-(acetyloxy)-
INCI name Hydroxyprogesterone Acetate
CAS number 302-23-8
EC number 206-119-6
CosIng ID 81579
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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