Description
Ethinyl Estradiol is a derivative of 17β-estradiol (E2), the major endogenous estrogen in humans. EE2 is an orally bioactive estrogen used in many formulations of combined oral contraceptive pills and is one of the most commonly used medications for this purpose.
Synonyms
Ethynyl estradiol; Ethynylestradiol; ETHINYLESTRADIOL; Ethinyloestradiol
IUPAC Name
(8R,9S,13S,14S,17R)-17-ethynyl-13-methyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol
Molecular Formula
C20H24O2
Canonical SMILES
CC12CCC3C(C1CCC2(C#C)O)CCC4=C3C=CC(=C4)O
InChI
InChI=1S/C20H24O2/c1-3-20(22)11-9-18-17-6-4-13-12-14(21)5-7-15(13)16(17)8-10-19(18,20)2/h1,5,7,12,16-18,21-22H,4,6,8-11H2,2H3/t16-,17-,18+,19+,20+/m1/s1
InChIKey
BFPYWIDHMRZLRN-SLHNCBLASA-N
Solubility
Water: 11.3 mg/L
Appearance
White to whity-yellow power
Application
component of oral contraceptive pills
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
Refractive Index
-30 ° (C=0.4, Pyridine)
Safety Statements
S53-S36/37/39-S45