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Mestranol

Catalog No. M258755 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 72-33-3 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(1S,10R,11S,14R,15S)-14-ethynyl-5-methoxy-15-methyltetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,15]heptadeca-2(7),3,5-trien-14-ol
IUPAC Traditional name
mestranol
Synonyms
Menophase
Devocin
EE 3ME
3-Methoxy-17α-ethynylestradiol
(17α)-3-Methoxy-19-norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol
17α-Ethynyl-3-methoxy-17β-hydroxy-1,3,5(10)-estratriene
Ovastol

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 72-33-3

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 139-141°C
Solubility Chloroform
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Storage Condition -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)
Orally active estrogenic steroid. It was the estrogen used in many of the first oral contraceptives.

REFERENCES

  • Goldzieher, J.W., et al.: Contraception, 21,17 (1980)
  • El-Obeid, H.A., et al.: Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 11, 375 (1980)
  • Spellacy, W.N., et al.: Metabolism, 31, 106 (1980)