Algestone

Algestone (INN), also known as alphasone or alfasone, as well as dihydroxyprogesterone, is a progestin which was never marketed.[1] Another progestin, algestone acetophenide, in contrast, has been marketed as a hormonal contraceptive.[1]

Algestone
Clinical data
Other namesDihydroxyprogesterone; DHP; Alfasone; Alphasone; Neo-Alfasol; 16α,17α-Dihydroxyprogesterone; 16α,17α-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; Alphasone; Alfasone
Drug classProgestin; Progestogen
ATC code
  • None
Legal status
Legal status
  • In general: ℞ (Prescription only)
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
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UNII
ChEBI
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
ECHA InfoCard100.008.974
Chemical and physical data
FormulaC21H30O4
Molar mass346.467 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)

Chemistry

Algestone, also known as 16α,17α-dihydroxyprogesterone or as 16α,17α-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, is a synthetic pregnane steroid and a derivative of progesterone and 17α-hydroxyprogesterone.[1] Closely related analogues of algestone include 16α-hydroxyprogesterone, algestone acetonide, and algestone acetophenide.

References

  1. Roberts AD (1991). Dictionary of Steroids: Chemical Data, Structures, and Bibliographies. CRC Press. p. 336. ISBN 978-0-412-27060-4. Retrieved 25 May 2012.


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