Cyproterone Acetate

CAS 427-51-0

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Cyproterone acetate is a steroid ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of acetic acid with the 17-hydroxy group of cyproterone. It is an antiandrogenic drug which has recently been recognized to promote the occurrence and growth of intracranial meningiomas. It has a role as an androgen antagonist, a progestin and a geroprotector. It is a 20-oxo steroid, a 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid, a chlorinated steroid, a steroid ester and an acetate ester. It is functionally related to a cyproterone.

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Technology

High Potent

Therapeutic category

Endocrinology

Regulations

EU CEP

Systematic Name

[(1S,2S,3S,5R,11R,12S,15R,16S)-15-acetyl-9-chloro-2,16-dimethyl-6-oxo-15-pentacyclo[9.7.0.02,8.03,5.012,16]octadeca-7,9-dienyl] acetate

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