Description

5Alpha-Androst-16-En-3Alpha-Ol is a high-purity steroid intermediate of significant commercial and research interest. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of more complex steroid molecules and pheromone-related studies. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and life science sectors for advanced synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of steroidal active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and hormone analogs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating novel steroid derivatives with potential biological activity.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development and quality control in laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies related to mammalian pheromones and olfactory signaling pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in chemical research for exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) within the steroid class.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5Alpha-Androst-16-En-3Alpha-Ol
CAS No.	1153-51-1
Molecular Formula	C19H30O
Molecular Weight	274.45 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Androst-16-en-3α-ol; 3α-Hydroxy-5α-androst-16-ene; Androstenol; 5α-Androsten-3α-ol; 3α,5α-Cycloandrost-16-en-3-ol; 5α-Androst-16-en-3α-ol (primary pheromone); 3α-Hydroxy-5α-androst-16-ene; 5α-Androsten-3α-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5Alpha-Androst-16-En-3Alpha-Ol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substance determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific tests is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or manufacturing specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.