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Synthesis and properties of benzo [d,e]estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17β-diol 17-acetate

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A new pentacyclic analogue of estradiol, benzo[d, e]estradiol 17-acetate, has been prepared and investigated for its hormonal and antitumor activity. Unlike related testosterone derivatives, the new compound did not display any interesting property.

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  1. R. Vitali

    Present address: Farnex Laboratori S.p.A., Codogno, Italy

  2. G. Briziarelli

    Present address: Schering Corporation, Lafayette, New Jersey, USA

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  1. Vister Research Laboratories, I-22064, Casatenovo Como, Italy

    P. P. Castelli, R. Vitali, G. Briziarelli & R. Gardi

  2. Blasinachim S.p.A., Milano, Italy

    P. P. Castelli

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Castelli, P.P., Vitali, R., Briziarelli, G. et al. Synthesis and properties of benzo [d,e]estra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,17β-diol 17-acetate. Experientia 37, 10–11 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01965538

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