enanthatebased
Enanthate-based compounds are a class of pharmaceuticals and other substances that incorporate the enanthate ester group. Enanthate is a long-acting ester derived from the fatty acid enanthic acid, which is a saturated fatty acid with 10 carbon atoms. The enanthate ester group is commonly used in the formulation of injectable medications to prolong their duration of action in the body.
The enanthate ester is formed by the reaction of enanthic acid with an alcohol, typically ethanol, to
Enanthate-based compounds are often administered via intramuscular injection, as this route allows for the controlled release
Examples of enanthate-based medications include enanthate forms of testosterone, which are used in hormone replacement therapy,