Alfatradiol is a defined organic compound recorded by PubChem as alpha-Estradiol. Its molecular formula is C18H24O2, and its relative molecular mass is approximately 272.4 g/mol. 17alpha-estradiol is an estradiol that is estra-1,3,5(10)-triene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 3 and 17 (the 17alpha stereoisomer). It has a role as a geroprotector and an estrogen. It is an estradiol, a 17alpha-hydroxy steroid and a 3-hydroxy steroid.
Its biological or pharmacological significance is governed by the specific molecular form and the interactions described above; dose, exposure route, formulation, and metabolism determine whether an observed effect is therapeutic, toxicological, or simply physicochemical. Major uses may include medicinal or biochemical research, analytical reference standards, impurity and stability testing, formulation studies, and regulated manufacturing where identity and purity are controlled.
