Chemistry:Diethylstilbestrol dilaurate
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Short description: Chemical compound
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| Trade names | Acnestrol-Lotion |
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| Formula | C42H64O4 |
| Molar mass | 632.970 g·mol−1 |
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Diethylstilbestrol dilaurate (brand name Acnestrol-Lotion) is a synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group and an ester of diethylstilbestrol (DES) that was previously marketed but is now no longer available.[1][2] It was formulated and used as a micronized topical medication to treat acne in adolescent boys and young men.[2][3] The drug was marketed as early as 1951.[4]
References
- ↑ The Dictionary of Drugs: Chemical Data: Chemical Data, Structures and Bibliographies. Springer. 14 November 2014. p. 397. ISBN 978-1-4757-2085-3. https://books.google.com/books?id=0vXTBwAAQBAJ&pg=PA397.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Canadian Pharmaceutical Association (1963). Compendium of pharmaceutical specialties (Canada) 1963. Canadian Pharmaceutical Association. p. 14. https://books.google.com/books?id=mflsAAAAMAAJ.
- ↑ Acne Vulgaris. Thomas. 1971. p. 259. ISBN 9780398006020. https://books.google.com/books?id=FulsAAAAMAAJ.
- ↑ New York State Journal of Medicine. Medical Society of the State of New York. April 1951. p. 1313. https://books.google.com/books?id=f7RYAAAAYAAJ.
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