Ethamoxytriphetol

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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.

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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.

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