Ethynodiol Diacetate

Product Description

Product Name:Ethynodiol Diacetate

Synonym:Ethynodiol Diacetate;297-76-7;Metrodiol diacetate;Cervicundin;Etynodiol acetate;Double vinegar ethynodiol;

Molecular Formula:C24H32O4

Formula Weight:384.51

CAS No.:297-76-7

Appearance:White fine powder

Description:Ethynodiol diacetate is a synthetic progestogen. It prevents the development of osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats when administered at a dose of 9 /animal per day. Ethynodiol diacetate inhibits copulatory ovulation in rabbits. Formulations containing ethynodiol diacetate have been used as oral contraceptives.

Ethynodiol diacetate (INN; sold as Continuin, Femulen, Luteonorm, Luto-Metrodiol, and Metrodiol),orethynodiol diacetate (USAN, BAN), is a steroidal progestin which is used as a hormonal contraceptive.

Relative to other 19-nortestosterone derivatives, it has relatively little or no potency as an androgen, and also unlike most progestins in general, has significant estrogenic effects.