Name: mestanolone (17-alpha-methyl-17-beta-hydroxy-5-alpha-androstan-3-one)
AKA: ['Assimil', 'Ermalone', 'Methybol', 'Tantarone', 'Steroids', 'roids']
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II. Natural Derivative
Synthetic substance, no natural derivative
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III. Chemical Profile ( IUPAC name)
(5S,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-10,13,17-trimethyl-2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
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V. Legal Information
US Federal Schedule - III
Schedule III drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Schedule III drugs abuse potential is less than Schedule I and Schedule II drugs but more than Schedule IV. Some examples of Schedule III drugs are: products containing less than 90 milligrams of codeine per dosage unit (Tylenol with codeine), ketamine, anabolic steroids, testosterone.
Key US Federal Policies:
Controlled Substances Act. Public Law: Public Law 91-513 (text can be found on GovInfo) (https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/csa). Date enacted: October 27, 1970.
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VII. Psychological Effects
N/A
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