Estrone

Estrone is a naturally occurring estrogen used in hormone replacement therapy and in the treatment of ovarian failure and menopausal symptoms. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Estrogens and Steroids. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Oestrone, Folliculin and Theelin. It is also listed for alternate use as: API Impurity. Its PubChem CID is 5870.

CAS No 53-16-7
Molecular Formula C18H22O2
Molecular Weight 270.37 g/mol
Synonyms (8R,9S,13S,14S)-3-hydroxy-13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one

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