Estradiol is a potent estrogen steroid hormone used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis prevention, and as part of transgender hormone therapy. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Estrogens, Fertility agents, Hormones, Oral Contraceptives and Steroids. Its therapeutic use is listed as anti-osteoporosis agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include 17β-Estradiol, Oestradiol, progynon, Diogynets and Aquadiol. Its PubChem CID is 5757.
Estradiol
| CAS No | 50-28-2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C18H24O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 272.38 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (8R,9S,13S,14S,17S)-13-Methyl-6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol |
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Estradiol is a potent estrogen steroid hormone used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis prevention, and as part of transgender hormone therapy.
The listed CAS number is 50-28-2.
The listed molecular formula is C18H24O2.
The listed molecular weight is 272.38 g/mol.
(8R,9S,13S,14S,17S)-13-Methyl-6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol.
The source lists 17β-Estradiol, Oestradiol, progynon, Diogynets and Aquadiol.