Diethylstilbestrol

Diethylstilbestrol

CAS NO.: 56-53-1
MF: C18H20O2
EINECS NO.: 200-278-5
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Product Name
Diethylstilbestrol
Appearance
White powder
Specification
 99%
Test Method
HPLC
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder.
Shelf Time
24 months

Diethylstilbestrol is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen that was formerly used in estrogenic hormone therapy

(for menstrual disorders, postpartum breast engorgement, postcoital contraceptive, prevention of spontaneous abortion)

and in chemotherapy of various cancers, including postmenopausal breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Diethylstilbestrol was also used in biomedical research and veterinary medicine

 (growth promoter for cattle and sheep; veterinary drug to treat estrogen deficiency disorders).

Used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
Previously used in the prevention of miscarriage or premature delivery in pregnant women prone to miscarriage or premature delivery.