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Algestone Acetophenide
Alphasone Acetophenide | Dihydroxyprogesterone Acetophenide | Acetophenide, Algestone | Acetophenide, Alphasone | Acetophenide, Dihydroxyprogesterone
(16 alpha(R))-16,17-((1-Phenylethylidene)bis(oxy))pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione. A progesterone that has been used in estrus synchronization and has been evaluated as an injectable contraceptive in combination with estradiol enanthate. It is also used therapeutically as a topical anti-inflammatory and is applied topically in the treatment of acne. |
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