7α-Methyl-19-norandrostenedione
Chemical compound
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7α-Methyl-19-norandrostenedione (MENT dione), or 7α-methyl-19-norandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione, also known as trestione, as well as 7α-methylestr-4-ene-3,17-dione, is a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) and a derivative of 19-nortestosterone (nandrolone).[1][2] It may act as a prohormone of trestolone (7α-methyl-19-nortestosterone; MENT).[1][2] MENT dione has been sold on the Internet under the name Mentabolan as a "dietary supplement".[1][2]
Other names7α-Methyl-19-norandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione; 7α-Methylestr-4-ene-3,17-dione; MENT dione; Trestione; Mentabolan
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| Other names | 7α-Methyl-19-norandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione; 7α-Methylestr-4-ene-3,17-dione; MENT dione; Trestione; Mentabolan |
| Routes of administration | Oral[1] |
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| Formula | C19H26O2 |
| Molar mass | 286.415 g·mol−1 |
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Applications
- If mentabolan is oxidized with a catalytic amount of a copper halide in the presence of oxygen it gives almestrone.[3]
- Mentabolan is a precursor in a recent Chinese synthesis of tibolone.[4]
- Mentabolan was an intermediate in the original Upjohn synthesis of mibolerone.