Dimethisterone is a synthetic progestin medication used historically in hormonal birth control. It was commonly combined with estrogen in sequential oral contraceptives to prevent ovulation. It was known for having strong progestational properties without significant androgenic or estrogenic side effects. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Progestins. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Lutogan, Secrosteron and Dimethisteronum. Its PubChem CID is 6607.
Dimethisterone
| CAS No | 79-64-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C23H32O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 340.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (6S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-6,10,13-trimethyl-17-prop-1-ynyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one |
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Dimethisterone is a synthetic progestin medication used historically in hormonal birth control. It was commonly combined with estrogen in sequential oral contraceptives to prevent ovulation.
The listed CAS number is 79-64-1.
The listed molecular formula is C23H32O2.
The listed molecular weight is 340.5 g/mol.
(6S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-6,10,13-trimethyl-17-prop-1-ynyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.
The source lists Lutogan, Secrosteron and Dimethisteronum.