Mestranol

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Synonyms :(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; 3-Methoxy-17α-ethynylestradiol; Devocin; EE 3ME; Menophase; Ovastol;

Mestranol is an orally active estrogenic steroid (1). A synthetic estrogen even more potent than estradiol it was the estrogen used in many of the first oral contraceptives (2). It is primarily used in women who have undergone hysterectomy or oophorectomy operations (3). This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs). Drinking water contaminant candidate list 3 (CCL 3) compound as per United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), environmental, and food contaminants.

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SKU RCLST557852
CAS number 72-33-3
Molecular Formula C21H26O2
Catalog Number RCLST557852
Chemical Name Mestranol
Synonyms (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; 3-Methoxy-17α-ethynylestradiol; Devocin; EE 3ME; Menophase; Ovastol;
Molecular Weight 310.43
Solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Stability No Data Available
Appearance White Solid
Storage Condition -20°C Freezer
Mestranol