Algestone
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| Other names | Dihydroxyprogesterone; DHP; Alfasone; Alphasone; Neo-Alfasol; 16α,17α-Dihydroxyprogesterone; 16α,17α-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; Alphasone; Alfasone |
| Drug class | Progestin; Progestogen |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.974 |
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| Formula | C21H30O4 |
| Molar mass | 346.467 g·mol−1 |
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Algestone (INN), also known as alphasone or alfasone, as well as dihydroxyprogesterone, is a progestin which was never marketed. Another progestin, algestone acetophenide, in contrast, has been marketed as a hormonal contraceptive.
Chemistry
See also: List of progestogens
Algestone, also known as 16α,17α-dihydroxyprogesterone or as 16α,17α-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, is a synthetic pregnane steroid and a derivative of progesterone and 17α-hydroxyprogesterone. Closely related analogues of algestone include 16α-hydroxyprogesterone, algestone acetonide, and algestone acetophenide.