| azacosterol | <chemical> 17-[[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]methylamino]-androst-5-en-3-ol. Diaza derivative of cholesterol which acts as a hypocholesteraemic agent by blocking delta-24-reductase, which causes the accumulation of desmosterol. Induces myotonia. It is also used as an avian chemosterilant. Synonym: sc-12937. Chemical name: Androst-5-en-3-ol, 17-((3-(dimethylamino)propyl)methylamino)-, (3beta,17beta)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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