Trade names Esmopal PubChem CID 111095 UNII 1Q5Y448XT0 | CAS Number 5776-45-4 ChemSpider 99723 Formula C34H54O3 | |
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Estradiol palmitate (brand name Esmopal), or estradiol monopalmitate, also known as estradiol 17β-hexadecanoate, is a naturally occurring steroidal estrogen and an estrogen ester – specifically, the C17β palmitate ester of estradiol. It occurs in the body as a very long-lasting metabolite and prohormone of estradiol. In addition, estradiol palmitate was formerly used as a fattening agent in chickens.
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