NCIt related terms : Sinestrol; (R*,S*)-4,4'-(1,2-Diethyl-1,2-ethanediyl)bis[phenol]; (. -.)-Hexestrol; ( -)-Hexestrol;
NCIt definition : A synthetic hydrogenated derivative of diethylstilbestrol (DES). Hexestrol exhibits
strong affinity for estrogen receptors that are overexpressed in some types of cancers.
When conjugated with a neoplastic drug, hexestrol may selectively concentrate the
cytotoxic agent in estrogen receptor-rich tumors. This agent may also be mutagenic.
(NCI04);
UNII : 10BI795R7D;
InChIKey : PBBGSZCBWVPOOL-HDICACEKSA-N;
CAS number : 5635-50-7; 84-16-2;
Chemical formula : C18H22O2;
NSC code : 9894;
Codes from synonyms : NSC0009894; 01500; NSC0035752;