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... > Organic Chemicals > Hydrocarbons > Hydrocarbons, Cyclic > Hydrocarbons, Aromatic > Benzene Derivatives > Benzylidene Compounds > Stilbenes > Stilbestrols > Diethylstilbestrol

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Diethylstilbestrol  

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  • Estrogen, Stilbene
  • Stilbene Estrogen

Scope note

  • 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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