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C20H28O2 [2 records]

Record 1 2011-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C20H28O2
formula, see observation
297-76-7
CAS number
DEF

A synthetic progestational hormone used alone or in combination with estrogens as an oral contraceptive.

OBS

Chemical formula: C20H28O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C20H28O2
formula, see observation
297-76-7
CAS number
CONT

Parmi les progestatifs de première génération figurent notamment la noréthistérone (NET), la noréthindrone (NE), le diacétate d'éthynodiol, et le lynestrérol (LYN).

OBS

Formule chimique : C20H28O2

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A synthetic steroid with anabolic properties that are more pronounced than its androgenic effects. It has little progestational activity.

OBS

Chemical formula: C20H28O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Formule chimique : C20H28O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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