Chemistry:Diethylstilbestrol dilaurate

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Short description: Chemical compound
Diethylstilbestrol dilaurate
Diethylstilbestrol dilaurate.svg
Clinical data
Trade namesAcnestrol-Lotion
Identifiers
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC42H64O4
Molar mass632.970 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

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]

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