Testosterone propionate

Description:   Testosterone propionate is a common oil-based injectable testosterone. The added propionate extends the activity of the testosterone but it is still comparatively much faster acting than other testosterone esters such as Cypionate and Enanthate. While cypionate and Enanthate are injected weekly, propionate is most commonly injected at least every third day to keep blood levels steady. For strength and muscle mass gains, this drug is quite effective. With propionate, androgenic side effects seem somewhat less pronounced than with the other testosterones, probably due to the fact that blood levels do not build up as high. Users often report less gyno trouble, lower water retention and commonly claim to be harder on prop than with the others. This however is still a testosterone and, as with all testosterone products, androgenic side effects are unavoidable. It should also be noted that propionate is often a very painful injection. Users very regularly report swelling and noticeable pain for days after a shot

Chem. Abstr. Name: 17b-hydroxy-4-androsten-3-one testosterone

Molecular Structure: C₂₆H₄₀0₃

Molecular Weight: 400.6002

CAS Number: 58-22-0

Merck Index Number: 9109
 
Metabolism: Liver, Testis and Prostate
 
Excretion: Urinary
 
Elimination Half Life: 1-12 days