Methestrol dipropionate explained

Methestrol dipropionate or methoestrol dipropionate (brand name Meprane Dipropionate), also known as promethestrol dipropionate or promethoestrol dipropionate or as dimethylhexestrol dipropionate, is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group related to diethylstilbestrol that is or was used clinically.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]} It is the dipropionate form of methestrol (or promethestrol), which, in contrast to methestrol dipropionate, was never marketed.

See also

• Benzestrol
• Dienestrol
• Fosfestrol
• Hexestrol

Notes and References

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