Algestone Acetophenide

**Definition:** A progesterone that has been used in ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION and has been evaluated as an injectable contraceptive in combination with estradiol enanthate. It is also applied topically as an anti-inflammatory and in the treatment of ACNE.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.745.745.654.829.025.025

**Synonyms:** - Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-((1-phenylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (16alpha(R))- - Alphasone Acetophenide - Dihydroxyprogesterone Acetophenide