CAS 72-33-3: mestranol
Description:Mestranol is a synthetic estrogen, primarily used in hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy. It is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is poorly soluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and chloroform. Mestranol is characterized by its chemical formula, which includes a phenolic hydroxyl group, contributing to its estrogenic activity. The substance acts by binding to estrogen receptors, influencing various physiological processes, including the regulation of the menstrual cycle and maintenance of secondary sexual characteristics. Mestranol is often administered in combination with progestins in oral contraceptive formulations. Its pharmacokinetics involve hepatic metabolism, and it is typically excreted in urine. While effective for its intended uses, mestranol can have side effects, including nausea, headaches, and an increased risk of thromboembolic events. As with any hormonal treatment, its use should be carefully monitored by healthcare professionals to mitigate potential risks and ensure patient safety.
Formula:C29H52
InChI:InChI=1S/C21H26O2/c1-4-21(22)12-10-19-18-7-5-14-13-15(23-3)6-8-16(14)17(18)9-11-20(19,21)2/h1,6,8,13,17-19,22H,5,7,9-12H2,2-3H3/t17-,18-,19+,20+,21+/m1/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=IMSSROKUHAOUJS-MJCUULBUSA-N
SMILES:C#CC1(O)CCC2C3CCC4=CC(OC)=CC=C4C3CCC21C
- Synonyms:
- (17Beta)-17-Ethynyl-3-Methoxyestra-1,3,5(10)-Trien-17-Ol
- (17α)-3-Methoxy-19-norpregna-1,3,5-(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol
- (5Beta)-Stigmastane
- (8R,9S,13S,14S,17R)-17-Ethynyl-3-methoxy-13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-decahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-ol
- 17-Ethynyl-3-Methoxyestra-1,3,5(10)-Trien-17-Ol
- 17-Ethynyl-3-methoxy-1,3,5(10)-estratrien-17β-o1
- 17-Ethynyl-3-methoxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17β-ol
- 17-Ethynylestradiol 3-methyl ether
- 17-eth-1-ynyl-3-methoxy-13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-decahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-ol
- 17a-Ethynyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3,17b-diol 3-methyl ether
- See more synonyms
- 17α-Ethinylestradiol 3-methyl ether
- 17α-Ethynyl-3-methoxy-1,3,5(10)-estratrien-17β-ol
- 17α-Ethynyl-3-methoxy-17β-hydroxy-Δ1,3,5(10)-estratriene
- 17α-Ethynyl-3-methoxy-17β-hydroxy-Δ<sup>1,3,5(10)</sup>-estratriene
- 17α-Ethynylestradiol 3-methyl ether
- 17α-Ethynylestradiol methyl ether
- 19-Nor-17α-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol, 3-methoxy-
- 19-Norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol, 3-methoxy-, (17α)-
- 19-Norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-17-ol, 3-methoxy-, (17α)-
- 3-Methoxy-17α-ethinylestradiol
- 3-Methoxy-17α-ethynylestradiol
- 3-Methoxy-19-nor-17α-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol
- 3-Methoxy-19-nor-17α-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17β-ol
- 3-Methoxyethynylestradiol
- 3-Methylethynylestradiol
- 3-O-Methyl-17α-ethynylestradiol
- 3-O-Methylethynylestradiol
- 33355
- 8027 C. B.
- Devocin
- Ee 3Me
- Ethinylestradiol 3-methyl ether
- Ethynylestradiol 3-methyl ether
- Ethynylestradiol 3-monomethyl ether
- Ethynylestradiol methyl ether
- Inostral
- Menophase
- Norquen
- Nsc 84032
- Ovastol
- Sc 4725
- δ-MVE