Title: Methallenestril
CAS Registry Number: 517-18-0
CAS Name: b-Ethyl-6-methoxy-a,a-dimethyl-2-naphthalenepropanoic acid
Additional Names: b-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-a,a-dimethylvaleric acid; 3-(6-methoxy-2-naphthyl)-2,2-dimethylpentanoic acid
Trademarks: Vallestril (Searle)
Molecular Formula: C18H22O3
Molecular Weight: 286.37
Percent Composition: C 75.49%, H 7.74%, O 16.76%
Literature References: Prepn: A. Horeau, J. Jacques, Compt. Rend. 224, 862 (1947); J. Jacques, A. Horeau, Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 1948, 711; R. Gay, A. Horeau, ibid. 1955, 955.
Properties: Crystals from dil methanol, mp 139-140°. Sol in ether, vegetable oils.
Melting point: mp 139-140°
Therap-Cat: Estrogen.
Keywords: Estrogen; Nonsteroidal.
Status: This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update. |