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DANOCRINE

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Danazol is a synthetic hormone derived from ethisterone. Chemically it is 17a -pregna-2,4-dien-20-yno(2,3-d)isoxazol-17b -ol, a white or pale yellow crystalline powder, which has the following structural formula:

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 337.5

CAS Number: 17230-88-5

It is practically insoluble in water, but soluble in chloroform and in acetone. It has a melting point of 225°C with some decomposition

The excipients contained in Danocrine are: lactose, maize starch, purified talc, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, gelatin.

Brand Name: Danocrine
Generic Name: Danazol
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