Ethynodiol diacetate is a synthetic progestin used in combination with estrogens as an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It is a prodrug that is rapidly converted to norethisterone in the body. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Estrogens and Progestins. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ovulen, Demulen and Zovia. Its PubChem CID is 9270.
Ethynodiol diacetate
| CAS No | 297-76-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C24H32O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 384.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | [(3S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyloxy-17-ethynyl-13-methyl-2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] acetate |
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Ethynodiol diacetate is a synthetic progestin used in combination with estrogens as an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It is a prodrug that is rapidly converted to norethisterone in the body.
The listed CAS number is 297-76-7.
The listed molecular formula is C24H32O4.
The listed molecular weight is 384.5 g/mol.
[(3S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-acetyloxy-17-ethynyl-13-methyl-2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] acetate.
The source lists Ovulen, Demulen and Zovia.