Ethisterone

Ethisterone (Pregneninolone), a synthetic steroidal estrogen, is an orally active steroidal contraceptive agent. Ethisterone is reported for androgenic activity, used for the research of the gynecological disorders[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[434-03-7]

Product Name Alternative

Pregneninolone; 17α-Ethynyltestosterone

UNSPSC

12352211

Hazard Statement

H360

Target

Estrogen Receptor/ERR

Type

Reference compound

Related Pathways

Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor

Field of Research

Endocrinology

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/ethisterone.html

Purity

98.02

Solubility

DMSO : < 1 mg/mL|Ethanol : 1 mg/mL (ultrasonic; warming; heat to 60°C)

Smiles

C[C@@]1([C@]2(O)C#C)[C@](CC2)([H])[C@@](CCC3=CC4=O)([H])[C@]([C@]3(CC4)C)([H])CC1

Molecular Formula

C21H28O2

Molecular Weight

312.45

Precautions

H360

References & Citations

[1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethisterone|[2]Aziz A, et al. Microbial transformation of oral contraceptive ethisterone by Aspergillus niger and Cunninghamella blakesleeana. Steroids. 2020;154:108467.