Drug intelligence / Profile preview

dienestrol diacetate

Development stage
Discontinued
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral, Topical, Vaginal
01

Overview

Dienestrol diacetate is a synthetic, non-steroidal estrogen of the stilbestrol group and an ester derivative of dienestrol. It acts as an estrogen receptor agonist, mimicking the effects of endogenous estrogens by binding to estrogen receptors in target tissues. This leads to modulation of gene transcription and protein synthesis associated with estrogenic activity. Dienestrol diacetate has been used primarily for hormone replacement therapy, particularly in the treatment of menopausal symptoms such as atrophic vaginitis and kraurosis vulvae. It has also found applications in pharmaceutical research (notably oncology), endocrine studies, cosmetic formulations for its skin benefits, and veterinary medicine for hormone therapy in animals[1][4][5].

Brand names
FaragynolGynocyrolLipamone
Other names
dienestrol acetate
02

Targets

ESR2 (ERβ)ESR1 (ERα)

Beyond the preview

Go deeper on dienestrol diacetate.

Explore the evidence, development activity, and competitive landscape with Gosset’s full data platform.

Clinical trials

Full profile access

Follow clinical development from study design and recruitment through results.

  • Trial phase
  • Status
  • Readouts

Indications & development

Full profile access

Explore development by indication, patient population, and geography.

  • Indications
  • Development status
  • Countries

Licensing & deals

Full profile access

Trace asset ownership, licensing agreements, and commercial partnerships.

  • Partners
  • Deal terms
  • Milestones

Patents & exclusivity

Full profile access

Explore the patent landscape and regulatory exclusivity around an asset.

  • Patents
  • Expiration dates
  • Exclusivity

Competitive landscape

Full profile access

Compare development programs by target, modality, and indication.

  • Competing assets
  • Targets
  • Development stage

Research & analysis

Full profile access

Connect source evidence and development news to your research questions.

  • Publications
  • News
  • Analysis

Bring the full picture into focus.

See how Gosset can support your research on dienestrol diacetate.

Explore the full profile

Gosset Free

Get started with Gosset.

Enter your work email and we’ll be in touch with next steps.

Work email preferred.

Book a call