Nomenclature
CAS number: 67-81-2
(17β)-3-(Cyclopentyloxy)-17-methylandrosta-3,5-dien-17-ol; RP-12222; Pandrocine; Penmestrol.
C
25H
38O
2; mol wt 370.57.
C 81.03%, H 10.34%, O 8.64%.
Description and references
Prepn: Ercoli, Gardi, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 82, 746 (1960); Ercoli, US 3019241 (1962).
Properties
Crystals, mp 148-152°. [α]D -150° (in dioxane).Therapeutic Category
Androgen.
Keywords
Androgen
Status
This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject
to revision or update.