Diethylstilbestrol disulfate explained

Diethylstilbestrol disulfate (brand names Hydroestryl, Idroestril; former developmental code name M.G. 137) is a synthetic, nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group and an ester of diethylstilbestrol (DES) that was formerly marketed but is now no longer available.[1] It is described as an antineoplastic agent.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Elks J . The Dictionary of Drugs: Chemical Data: Chemical Data, Structures and Bibliographies. 14 November 2014. Springer. 978-1-4757-2085-3. 396.
  2. Book: Negwer M . Organic-chemical drugs and their synonyms: (an international survey). 1987. VCH Publishers. 978-0-89573-552-2. 833.

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