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Ethinylestradiol

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

17α-Ethynylestradiol, 17α-Ethynyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3,17β-diol, 19-Nor-1,3,5(10),17α-pregnatrien-20-yne-3,17-diol, Ethinylestradiol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H24O2
CAS Number:
57-63-6
Molecular Weight:
296.40
Beilstein:
2419975
MDL number:
MFCD00003690
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329799022
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ethinyl estradiol

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

mp

182-183 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

[H][C@]12CC[C@@]3(C)[C@@]([H])(CC[C@@]3(O)C#C)[C@]1([H])CCc4cc(O)ccc24

InChI

1S/C20H24O2/c1-3-20(22)11-9-18-17-6-4-13-12-14(21)5-7-15(13)16(17)8-10-19(18,20)2/h1,5,7,12,16-18,21-22H,4,6,8-11H2,2H3/t16-,17-,18+,19+,20+/m1/s1

InChI key

BFPYWIDHMRZLRN-SLHNCBLASA-N

Gene Information

human ... ESR1(2099)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the Issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ethinylestradiol EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H351,H360Fd,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 2 - Repr. 1A

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

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Jürgen Dinger et al.
Obstetrics and gynecology, 122(4), 800-808 (2013-10-03)
To compare the risks of short-term and long-term use of an etonogestrel-containing and ethinylestradiol-containing vaginal ring and combined oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) in a routine clinical study population. This was a prospective, controlled, noninterventional cohort study performed in the United
C Piérard-Franchimont et al.
Maturitas, 22(2), 151-154 (1995-09-01)
The effects of menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on the epidermis are largely unknown. The aim of this study was to model and measure the influence of estrogen-transdermal HRT on subtle physiological changes taking place in the epidermis during
Konrad F Koehler et al.
Endocrine reviews, 26(3), 465-478 (2005-04-29)
We have known for many years that estrogen is more than the female hormone. It is essential in the male gonads, and in both sexes, estrogen has functions in the skeleton and central nervous system, on behavior, and in the
Jie Han et al.
Water research, 47(7), 2273-2284 (2013-03-08)
This study demonstrates that ethinylestradiol (EE2), a priority estrogenic contaminant in water, can be rapidly and selectively removed from aqueous solutions using industrial-grade polyamide 612 (PA612) particles as adsorbents. Isothermal studies showed that nonporous low surface area (20 m(2) g(-1)) PA612 particles
Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson et al.
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology, 29 Suppl 1, 1-14 (2013-03-06)
There have been numerous attempts to control fertility after unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI). From very bizarre methods like the vaginal application of Coca Cola to the more serious attempts using calcium antagonists influencing fertility parameters in sperm to hormonal methods
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