13-Ethylgon-4-ene-3,17-dione

It is used mainly as an intermediate in steroid synthesis and pharmaceutical research, particularly in the development of hormone-related compounds. 13-Ethylgon-4-ene-3,17-dione is a synthetic steroidal compound belonging to the gonane family, featuring a 4-ene double bond and ketone groups at the 3 and 17 positions.

API Name Gestodene
CAS No 23477-67-0
Molecular Formula C19H26O2
Molecular Weight 286.4 g/mol
Synonyms (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-13-ethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione

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