Formestane


Formestane
Systematic (IUPAC) name
(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-4-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl- 2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H- cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione
Identifiers
CAS number	566-48-3
ATC code	L02BG02
PubChem	11273
Chemical data
Formula	C₁₉H₂₆O₃
Mol. mass	302.408 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability	?
Metabolism	?
Half life	?
Excretion	?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.	?
Legal status
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Formestane is an enzyme inhibitor used as an antineoplastic agent.

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