Estradiol distearate explained

Estradiol distearate (EDS), also known as estradiol dioctadecanoate, is an estrogen and an estrogen ester, which was never marketed.^{[1] [2]} It is a long-acting prodrug of estradiol in the body.

See also

• Estradiol dienantate
• List of estrogen esters § Estradiol esters

Notes and References

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2. Vazquez-Alcantara MA, Menjivar M, Garcia GA, Díaz-Zagoya JC, Garza-Flores J . Long-acting estrogenic responses of estradiol fatty acid esters . Journal of Steroid Biochemistry . 33 . 6 . 1111–8 . December 1989 . 2515394 . 10.1016/0022-4731(89)90417-2 .