Estriol

Structure

CASRN

50-27-1

Source

Formed from 16a-hydroxylation and 17-keto reduction of estrone.

Notes

Major urinary metabolite. Formed from the estradiol metabolite estrone. 80 times less potent estrogen agonist than estradiol.

References

  1. Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 12e, 2011 > Estrogens and Progestins. Laurence L. Brunton, Bruce A. Chabner, Björn C. Knollmann.
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  3. Toxnet: Estradiol. (View all citations for this reference)