Diethylstilbestrol
Synonyms
Agostilben
Apstil
Diethylstilbestrol, (Z)-Isomer
Diethylstilbestrol, Disodium Salt
Distilbene
Estrogen, Stilbene
Phenol, 4,4'-(1,2-diethyl-1,2-ethenediyl)bis-, (E)-
Stilbene Estrogen
Stilbestrol
Tampovagan
A synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen used in the treatment of menopausal and postmenopausal disorders. It was also used formerly as a growth promoter in animals. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), diethylstilbestrol has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck, 11th ed)