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;
Boiling Pt No Data Available
Molecular Weight 310.43
Melting Pt 139-1410C
Storage Condition -20°C Freezer
Stability No Data Available
Appearance White Solid
Solubility Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
HS Commidity Code 2937.23.0000