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50-28-2 [2 records]

Record 1 2014-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C18H24O2
formula, see observation
50-28-2
CAS number
CONT

[Estradiol] generally refers to the 17-β-isomer of estradiol, an aromatized C18 steroid with hydroxyl group at 3-β- and 17-β-position. Estradiol-17-βis the most potent form of mammalian estrogenic steroids. In humans, it is produced primarily by the cyclic ovaries and the placenta.

OBS

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OBS

Chemical formula: C18H24O2

Key term(s)
  • 17 beta-estradiol
  • 17 beta-oestradiol
  • estradiol-17 beta
  • ostradiol-17 beta

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C18H24O2
formula, see observation
50-28-2
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C18H24O2

Key term(s)
  • 17 bêta-estradiol
  • 17 bêta-œstradiol

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C18H24O2
formula, see observation
50-28-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C18H24O2

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Record 2 2010-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Key term(s)
  • (17beta)-estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17-diol

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Key term(s)
  • estra-1,3,5(20)-triène-3,17bêta-diol

Spanish

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