Ethamoxytriphetol
Ethamoxytriphetol
Ethamoxytriphetol (pronunciation: /ɛθəˈmɒksɪˌtrɪfɪˌtɔːl/), also known as MER-25, is a synthetic, steroidal estrogen that was studied in the 1950s and 1960s but was never marketed.
Etymology
The term "Ethamoxytriphetol" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. "Eth" refers to the ethyl group, "amoxy" refers to the amoxy group, and "triphetol" refers to the three phenol groups present in the molecule.
Usage
Ethamoxytriphetol was primarily studied as a potential contraceptive and treatment for breast cancer. It is a potent antiestrogen, and was one of the first selective estrogen receptor modulators to be discovered.
Related Terms
- Estrogen: A group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women.
- Contraceptive: A method or device used to prevent pregnancy.
- Breast Cancer: A type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators: A type of drug that acts on the estrogen receptor.
See Also
- Tamoxifen: A medication that is used to prevent breast cancer in women and treat breast cancer in women and men.
- Clomifene: A medication used to treat infertility in women who do not ovulate.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethamoxytriphetol
- Wikipedia's article - Ethamoxytriphetol
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