Estrone methyl ether explained

Estrone methyl ether, or estrone 3-methyl ether, is a synthetic estrogen and estrogen ether – specifically, the C3 methyl ether of estrone – which was never marketed.^{[1] [2]} It has been used to synthesize mestranol (ethinylestradiol 3-methyl ether).^[3]

See also

• List of estrogen esters § Ethers of steroidal estrogens

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. 900–.
2. Book: Milne GW . Drugs: Synonyms and Properties: Synonyms and Properties. 8 May 2018. Taylor & Francis. 978-1-351-78989-9. 1406–.
3. Book: Ravina E . The Evolution of Drug Discovery: From Traditional Medicines to Modern Drugs. 11 January 2011. John Wiley & Sons. 978-3-527-32669-3. 190–.