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BP421

Ethinylestradiol

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Assay Standard

Synonym(s):

17α-Ethynylestradiol, 17α-Ethynyl-1,3,5(10)-estratriene-3,17β-diol, 19-Nor-1,3,5(10),17α-pregnatrien-20-yne-3,17-diol, Ethinylestradiol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C20H24O2
CAS Number:
57-63-6
Molecular Weight:
296.40
EC Number:
200-342-2
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2419975
MDL number:
MFCD00003690
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

ethinyl estradiol

form

solid

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

182-183 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[H][C@]12CC[C@@]3(C)[C@@]([H])(CC[C@@]3(O)C#C)[C@]1([H])CCc4cc(O)ccc24

InChI

1S/C20H24O2/c1-3-20(22)11-9-18-17-6-4-13-12-14(21)5-7-15(13)16(17)8-10-19(18,20)2/h1,5,7,12,16-18,21-22H,4,6,8-11H2,2H3/t16-,17-,18+,19+,20+/m1/s1

InChI key

BFPYWIDHMRZLRN-SLHNCBLASA-N

Gene Information

human ... ESR1(2099)

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Ethinylestradiol BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Co-cyprindiol Tablets
  • Levonorgestrel Tablets
  • Norgestrel Tablets
  • Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol Tablets
  • Ethinylestradiol Tablets

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    Danger

    Hazard Classifications

    Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Carc. 2 - Repr. 1A

    Storage Class

    6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

    wgk

    WGK 3

    Regulatory Information

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    Andrew M Kaunitz et al.
    Obstetrics and gynecology, 123(2 Pt 1), 295-303 (2014-01-10)
    To compare a new low-dose levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch (Patch) with a combination oral contraceptive (Pill; 100 micrograms levonorgestrel, 20 micrograms ethinyl estradiol) regarding efficacy, safety, compliance, and unscheduled uterine bleeding. Women (17-40 years; body mass index 16-60)
    Marie Louise Wissing et al.
    Journal of ovarian research, 7, 110-110 (2014-11-30)
    Corona radiata cells (CRCs) refer to the fraction of cumulus cells just adjacent to the oocyte. The CRCs are closely connected to the oocyte throughout maturation and their gene expression profiles might reflect oocyte quality. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is
    Gregory Brazzola et al.
    Evolutionary applications, 7(9), 1084-1093 (2015-01-02)
    The evolutionary potential of natural populations to adapt to anthropogenic threats critically depends on whether there exists additive genetic variation for tolerance to the threat. A major problem for water-dwelling organisms is chemical pollution, and among the most common pollutants
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    Global Trade Item Number

    SKUGTIN
    BP42104061835277353