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Dienestrol

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Definition: A synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen structurally related to stilbestrol. It is used, usually as the cream, in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal symptoms.     
Pharmacological Action Estrogens, Non-Steroidal 		Other names Synestrol; Ortho Dienestrol; Ortho Brand of Dienestrol; Oestrasid; Dienoestrol; Dienestrol, (Z,Z)-Isomer; Dienestrol, (Z,E)-Isomer; Dienestrol, (E,E)-Isomer; 4,4'-(Diethylideneethylene)diphenolDrugs* : DIENESTROL; ESTRAGUARD; DV
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
dienestrol diacetate  84-19-5   Dienestrol/*analogs & derivatives. Experientia 1982;38(4):510
3,4-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2,4-hexadienol  62080-78-8   Dienestrol/*analogs & derivatives. Steroids 1981;37(3):327

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