It was the first orally-active progestin.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Solubility
soluble in chloroform, DMSO (0.05 mg/ml), acetone (slightly ), ethanol (<1mg/mL at 25°C), and water (<1mg/mL at 25°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- V Beral; L Colwell. Randomised trial of high doses of stilboestrol and ethisterone therapy in pregnancy: long-term follow-up of the children. J Epidemiol Community Health. 1981, 35 (3), 155-160.
- José Ruiz; Venancio Rodríguez; Natalia Cutillas; Arturo Espinosa; Michael J. Hannon. Novel C,N-chelate platinum(II) antitumor complexes bearing a lipophilic ethisterone pendant. Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry. 2011, 105 (4), 525-531.