Dimestrol
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Synonyms | (E)-4,4'-(1,2-diethylethylene)dianisole |
CAS Number | 130-79-0 |
PubChem (CID) | 3032539 |
ChemSpider | 2297488 |
UNII | 6H0MA01FTS |
KEGG | C14391 |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL113650 |
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Formula | C20H24O2 |
Molar mass | 296.40336 g/mol |
3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Dimestrol (brand names Depot-Ostromon, Synthila), also known as dianisylhexene, 4,4'-dimethoxy-α,α'-diethylstilbene, diethylstilbestrol dimethyl ether, and dimethoxydiethylstilbestrol, is a synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group that is related to diethylstilbestrol.[1][2] It has been used to induce the development of female secondary sexual characteristics in the case of female delayed puberty or hypogonadism.[3] The drug has also been used as a fattening agent in livestock.[4]
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References
- ↑ J. Elks (14 November 2014). The Dictionary of Drugs: Chemical Data: Chemical Data, Structures and Bibliographies. Springer. p. 396. ISBN 978-1-4757-2085-3.
- ↑ William Andrew Publishing (22 October 2013). Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition. Elsevier. pp. 1324–. ISBN 978-0-8155-1856-3.
- ↑ Soviet Genetics. Consultants Bureau. 1982.
- ↑ National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Animal Nutrition (1953). Hormonal Relationships and Applications in the Production of Meats, Milk, and Eggs: A Report of the Committee on Animal Nutrition. National Academies. pp. 5–13. NAP:14582.
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