The molecule is a 17beta-hydroxy steroid that is 17beta-estradiol in the the hydrogen at the 11beta position has been replaced by a p-({5-[(4,4,5,5,5-pentafluoropentyl)sulfonyl]pentyl}oxy)phenyl group. RU 58668 is a pure anti-estrogen that downregulates estrogen receptor expression (IC50 = 0.04 nM). It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, an anti-estrogen and an estrogen receptor antagonist. It is a 17beta-hydroxy steroid, a 3-hydroxy steroid, a sulfone, an organofluorine compound and an aromatic ether.
(8S,9R,11S,13S,14S,17S)-13-methyl-11-[4-[5-(4,4,5,5,5-pentafluoropentylsulfonyl)pentoxy]phenyl]-6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-diol