Term Name: dienogest
Synonyms: (17-hydroxy-3-oxoestra-4,9-dien-17beta-yl)acetonitrile, 17alpha-Cyanomethyl-17beta-hydroxyestra-4,9(10)-dien-3-one, [(17beta)-17-hydroxy-3-oxoestra-4,9-dien-17-yl]acetonitrile, dienogest, dienogestum
Definition: A steroid hormone that is 17beta-hydroxy-3-oxoestra-4,9-diene substituted at position 17 by a cyanomethyl group. Used as an oral contraceptive.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:70708]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: 3-oxo-Delta(4) steroid 17beta-hydroxy steroid aliphatic nitrile steroid hormone
has_parent_hydride: estrane
has_role: progesterone receptor agonist progestin synthetic oral contraceptive