Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed)

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Tree Number(s): D02.455.426.559.389.150.700.725.500

MeSH Unique ID: D004054

Registry Number: 731DCA35BT

Entry Terms:

• Stilbene Estrogen
• Estrogen, Stilbene
• Apstil
• Stilbestrol
• Diethylstilbestrol, Disodium Salt
• Distilbène
• Tampovagan
• Agostilben
• Diethylstilbestrol, (Z)-Isomer

Pharmacologic Action:

• Carcinogens
• Estrogens, Non-Steroidal

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Organic Chemicals
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons, Cyclic
Hydrocarbons, Aromatic
Benzene Derivatives
Benzylidene Compounds
Stilbenes
Stilbestrols
Diethylstilbestrol