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:C₂₁H₂₆O₂

InChI:InChI=1/C29H52/c1-7-22(20(2)3)12-11-21(4)25-15-16-26-24-14-13-23-10-8-9-18-28(23,5)27(24)17-19-29(25,26)6/h20-27H,7-19H2,1-6H3/t21-,22-,23+,24+,25-,26+,27+,28+,29-/m1/s1

InChI key:InChIKey=IMSSROKUHAOUJS-MJCUULBUSA-N

SMILES:C[C@@]12[C@]([C@]3([C@@](C=4C(CC3)=CC(OC)=CC4)(CC1)[H])[H])(CC[C@]2(C#C)O)[H]

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
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
17aethynyl-estradiol-3-methylether
17ALPHA-ETHYNYLESTRADIOL 3-METHYL ETHER
3-METHOXY-17ALPHA-ETHYNYLESTRADIOL
17-ALPHA-ETHINYL-OESTRADIOL-3-METHYL ETHER
17ALPHA-ETHYNYL-1,3,5(10)-ESTRATRIENE-3,17BETA-DIOL 3-METHYL ETHER
ETHINYLESTRADIOL METHYL ETHER
(17A)-3-METHOXY-19-NORPREGMA-1,3,5(10)-TRIEN-20-YN-17-OL
1,3,5(10)-ESTRATRIEN-17-ALPHA-ETHYNYL-3,17-BETA-DIOL 3-METHYL ETHER
17A-ETHYNYLESTRADIOL 3-METHYLTHER
(+)-17alpha-Ethynyl-17beta-hydroxy-3-methoxy-1,3,5(10)-oestratriene
(+)-17alpha-Ethynyl-17beta-hydroxy-3-methoxy-1,3,5(10)-estratriene
(17-alpha)-3-methoxy-19-norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol
17alpha-19-Norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol,3-methoxy-
(+)-17-alpha-ethynyl-17-beta-hydroxy-3-methoxy-1,3,5(10)-oestratriene
17alpha-19-Norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol, 3-methoxy-
MESTRANOL
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CAS 72-33-3

mestranol

Mestranol RS

Ref: 2K-1160000021

Mestranol

Ref: 3D-FM25119