ETYNODIOL DIACETATE
Etynodiol diacetate is a progestin used in contraceptives, suppressing ovulation and stabilizing endometrium. Side effects include nausea, breast tenderness, and mood changes.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Etynodiol diacetate is a progestin that converts to norethindrone in vivo, activating progesterone receptors (PR‑A and PR‑B). It suppresses LH secretion, stabilizes endometrium and modulates reproductive‑axis gene expression.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in progestin‑receptor studies, contraceptive‑mechanism modelling, endocrine modulation assays, and steroid‑hormone pharmacology.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include nausea, breast tenderness, mood changes, thromboembolic risk and breakthrough bleeding. Handle with synthetic‑progestin precautions.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C24H32O4 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 384.5 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 297-76-7 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | 3.97e-03 g/L |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | ETHYNODIOL DIACETATE; 297-76-7; Femulen; Continuin; Etynodiol Acetate |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | [(3S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyloxy-17-ethynyl-13-methyl-2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] acetate |
| InChl Key | ONKUMRGIYFNPJW-KIEAKMPYSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C24H32O4/c1-5-24(28-16(3)26)13-11-22-21-8-6-17-14-18(27-15(2)25)7-9-19(17)20(21)10-12-23(22,24)4/h1,14,18-22H,6-13H2,2-4H3/t18-,19-,20+,21+,22-,23-,24-/m0/s1 |
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