Algestone
Synonyms
16 alpha,17-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
Alphasone
Dihydroxyprogesterone
Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-, (16alpha)-
A synthetic progestational dihydroxy derivative of PROGESTERONE. Its acetonide possesses anti-inflammatory properties.