Chemistry:Anordiol

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Short description: Chemical compound
Anordiol
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Clinical data
Other namesAnordriol; 2α,17α-Diethynyl-A-nor-5α-androstane-2β,17β-diol
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PubChem CID
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC22H30O2
Molar mass326.480 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Anordiol, or anordriol, also known as 2α,17α-diethynyl-A-nor-5α-androstane-2β,17β-diol, is a synthetic steroid-like mixed estrogen and antiestrogen and an active metabolite of anordrin, a postcoital contraceptive that is marketed and used in China .[1][2][3] Relative to anordrin, anordiol has similar but more potent actions.[1][2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Estrogens and Antiestrogens in the Male". Estrogens and Antiestrogens II: Pharmacology and Clinical Application of Estrogens and Antiestrogen. Springer Science & Business Media. 6 December 2012. pp. 545–. ISBN 978-3-642-60107-1. https://books.google.com/books?id=wBvyCAAAQBAJ&pg=PA545. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Anti-uterotrophic and folliculostatic activities of anordiol (2 alpha,17 alpha-diethynyl-A-nor-5 alpha-androstane-2 beta,17 beta-diol)". Contraception 39 (3): 291–297. March 1989. doi:10.1016/0010-7824(89)90061-9. PMID 2714089. 
  3. "Estrogenic and antiestrogenic activities of anordiol: a comparison of uterine and vaginal responses with those of clomiphene citrate". Contraception 52 (3): 195–202. September 1995. doi:10.1016/0010-7824(95)00151-y. PMID 7587192.