Product Name
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Tibolone
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Synonyms
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LIVIELLA; LIVIAL; 5(10)-ESTREN-7-ALPHA-METHYL-17-ALPHA-ETHYNYL-17-BETA-OL-3-ONE
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Molecular Formula
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C21H28O2
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Molecular Weight
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312.4458
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CAS Registry Number
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5630-53-5
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EINECS
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227-069-1
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Density
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1.13g/cm3
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Boiling point
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447.4º C at 760 mmHg
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Refractive index
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1.57
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Flash point
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190.6º C
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Vapour Pressure
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6.96E-10mmHg at 25º C
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Usage 1
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Tibolone is a synthetic steroid hormone derived from the Mexican yam
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Usage 2
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The metabolites of tibolone have estrogenic, androgenic and progestogenic effects
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Usage 3
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Tibolone has oestrogen-like effects in the brain (preventing flushes), bone (preventing bone loss) and vaginal tissue (preventing dryness and soreness)
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Usage 4
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Tibolone also has progesterone-like effects at the uterus to prevent endometrial thickening and subsequent bleeding. A woman who has not had a hysterectomy does not need to take a progestogen if she is taking tibolone.
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Usage 5
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Tibolone has testosterone-like activity that appears to play a role in enhancing women's mood and libido, although response is variable.
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