Chemistry:Diethylstilbestrol monobenzyl ether

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Short description: Chemical compound
Diethylstilbestrol monobenzyl ether
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Clinical data
Trade namesMonozol, Hypantin, Pituitrope
Other namesBenzelstilbestrol
Drug classNonsteroidal estrogen; Estrogen ether
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC25H26O2
Molar mass358.481 g·mol−1
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Diethylstilbestrol monobenzyl ether (brand names Monozol, Hypantin, Pituitrope), also known as benzelstilbestrol, is a synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group and an ether of diethylstilbestrol (DES) that is described as a pituitary gland inhibitor (antigonadotropin) and was formerly marketed but is now no longer available.[1][2] It was first synthesized by Wallace & Tiernan Company in 1952, and was described by them as having only weak estrogenic activity.[3] The drug was used to treat gynecological conditions and infertility in women.[2]

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