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5776-72-7

Name hexestrol
CAS 5776-72-7
Molecular Formula C18H22O2
Molecular Weight 270.37
MOL File 5776-72-7.mol

Chemical Properties

Definition A nonsteroid, synthetic estrogen.
Appearance Odorless, white, crystalline powder; soluble in ether, acetone, alcohol, and methanol; practically insoluble in water; sensitive to light.
Melting point  186.5°C
Boiling point  373.48°C (rough estimate)
density  1.0310 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.5510 (estimate)
Uses
Medicine (estrogenic hormone).

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