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William F. Coleman

Chemistry Department, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02481

J. Chem. Educ., 2003, 80 (12), p 1496

DOI: 10.1021/ed080p1496

Publication Date (Web): December 1, 2003

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The WebWare molecules of the month are flutamide and finasteride.

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