Epimestrol
Epimestrol is a synthetic, steroidal estrogen that was never marketed. It is a member of the estrane group of estrogens, which also includes estradiol, estriol, and estrone. Epimestrol is a prodrug of ethinylestradiol.
Chemistry[edit | edit source]
Epimestrol, also known as 17α-ethynyl-3-methoxy-19-nor-17β-pregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yne, is a synthetic estrane steroid and a derivative of estradiol. It is more specifically a derivative of ethinylestradiol and is a member of the estrane group of estrogens, along with estradiol, estriol, and estrone.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
As a prodrug of ethinylestradiol, epimestrol is converted into ethinylestradiol in the body. Ethinylestradiol is a potent estrogen and is responsible for the estrogenic effects of epimestrol.
History[edit | edit source]
Epimestrol was developed in the 1960s but was never marketed.
See also[edit | edit source]
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