Category
Ethinylestradiol
CAS Number
57-63-6
Molecular Formula
C20H24O2
Molecular Weight
296.4 g/mol
Synonym

19-Nor-17a-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol; (17α)-19-Norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne-3,17-diol; 17α-Ethynylestradiol; Amenoron;Eticylol; Eticyclin; Etivex; Feminone; Gynolett; Kolpolyn; Lynoral, Oradiol; Orestralyn; Primogyn; Ethynyl Estradiol (USP) 

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Intermediates
Pharmaceutical Standards
Fine Chemicals
Steroids
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Ethinylestradiol is widely used in oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy and to regulate menstrual cycles. It is also applied in hormone therapy for conditions such as menstrual disorders, acne related to hormonal imbalance, and certain estrogen-deficiency states.