This drug has now been largely superseded in clinical use by its more potent ester, norethindrone acetate (Norlutate). This communication reports the rapid in vitro hydrolysis of norethindrone ...

Determination of the mechanism for the 4-nitrophenyl acetate hydrolysis by the (PATH)M II-hydroxide complexes will follow. Analysis of these results will be used to gauge the effect of the thiolate ...