Methestrol

Methestrol
Identifiers
Synonyms Metestrol
CAS Number 130-73-4
PubChem (CID) 71620
ChemSpider 64688
Chemical and physical data
Formula C20H26O2
Molar mass 298.41924 g/mol
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image

Methestrol (INN) or methoestrol, also known as promethestrol or promethoestrol (BAN) or as dimethylhexestrol, is a synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group related to diethylstilbestrol that was never marketed.[1][2]

A related drug is methestrol dipropionate (or promethestrol dipropionate) (brand name Meprane Dipropionate).[3][4][5][6][7][8]

See also

References

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  4. John A. Thomas; Edward J. Keenan (6 December 2012). Principles of Endocrine Pharmacology. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 150–. ISBN 978-1-4684-5036-1.
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