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Algestone

Catalog No. A532030 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1S,2R,10R,11S,13R,14S,15S)-14-acetyl-13,14-dihydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,15]heptadec-6-en-5-one
IUPAC Traditional name
dihydroxyprogesterone
Synonyms
16α,17-Dihydroxyprogesterone
(16α)-16,17-Dihydroxy-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
Alfasone
Alphasone
4-Pregnen-16α,17α-diol-3,20-dione

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 595-77-7

PROPERTIES

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DETAILS

Description (English)
A pregnane steroid, its acetonide is used as anti-inflammatory drug (topical) and combination with enanthate as injectable contraceptive.

REFERENCES

  • Hydorn, A., et al.: Steroids, 3, 493 (1964)
  • Plesner, R., et al.: Acta Endorcinol., 61, 494 (1964)