Ethynyl estradiol
Synonyms:NOVESTROL;NEO-ESTRONE;ETHYNYLESTRADIOL;ETHINYL ESTRADIOL;LYNORAL;17ALPHA-ETHYNYL-DELTA1,3,5(10)-ESTRA-TRIENE-3,17BETA-DIOL;17ALPHA-ETHYNYLESTRADIOL;17ALPHA-ETHINYLESTRADIOL
CAS:57-63-6
MF:C20H24O2
MW:296.4
EINECS:200-342-2
General Description:Fine white to creamy white powder. A synthetic steroid. Used in combination with progestogen as an oral contraceptive.
Air & Water Reactions:Air and light sensitive . Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile:Ethynyl estradiol may react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents. May react exothermically with reducing agents to generate gaseous hydrogen.
Health Hazard:ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: When heated to decomposition Ethynyl estradiol emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Fire Hazard The flash point data for Ethynyl estradiol are not available. Ethynyl estradiol is probably combustible.