Ethynyl estradiol
Ethynyl estradiol is an orally bio-active estrogen used in almost all modern formulations of combined oral contraceptive pills. EE is hormonally effective by activating the estrogen receptor and thus is an estrogen. It finds its most common use in the estrogen-progestin combination preparations of oral contraceptives.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
57-63-6
Product Name Alternative
Ethynyl β-Estradiol | Ethynyl 17β-Estradiol | Ethynyl 17β-Oestradiol | Ethynyl E2
Field of Research
Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
>98% (HPLC)
Solubility
Ethanol: 59 mg/mL (199.05 mM) ; DMSO: 59 mg/mL (199.05 mM)
Smiles
CCC1 (O) CCC2[C@@H]3CCc4cc (O) ccc4C3CC[C@]12C
Molecular Formula
C20H24O2
Molecular Weight
296.41
Storage Conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C. Stability: ≥ 2 years
Notes
For research use only.
Other Product Names
(8R,9S,13S,14S,17R) -17-ethynyl-13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol
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