Mestranol

Synonyms

19-Norpregna-1,3,5(10)-trien-20-yn-17-ol, 3-methoxy-, (17alpha)-

Ethinyl Estradiol 3 Methyl Ether

Ethinyl Estradiol 3-Methyl Ether

The 3-methyl ether of ETHINYL ESTRADIOL. It must be demethylated to be biologically active. It is used as the estrogen component of many combination ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES.