Description

11-Dehydrocorticosterone Acetate is a synthetic steroid derivative of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of more complex corticosteroid molecules, valued for its specific structural framework. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and fine chemical suppliers engaged in steroid chemistry, anti-inflammatory drug development, and metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of potent corticosteroid APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or precursor in studies investigating adrenal cortex hormone pathways and metabolism.
• Steroid Chemistry Development: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for developing novel steroid analogs with potential therapeutic applications.
• Anti-inflammatory Agent Research: Serves as a starting material or comparator in the research of new anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive compounds.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Utilized in preclinical studies to understand the biosynthesis and catabolism of corticosterone-related hormones.
• Fine Chemical Production: Supplied to custom synthesis and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) for specialized chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Dehydrocorticosterone Acetate
CAS No.	1173-27-9
Molecular Formula	C23H30O5
Molecular Weight	386.48 g/mol
Synonyms	21-Acetoxypregn-4-ene-3,11,20-trione; 11-Dehydrocorticosterone 21-acetate; 21-Acetoxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone; 11-Dehydrocorticosterone acetate; Pregn-4-ene-3,11,20-trione, 21-(acetyloxy)-; Reichstein's Substance Q Acetate; 11-Dehydrocorticosterone 21-Acetate; 11-Oxocorticosterone acetate
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Quality Control

Our 11-Dehydrocorticosterone Acetate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and development purposes. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. While produced to meet general laboratory and fine chemical standards, specifications can be aligned with specific project requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon and maintaining low humidity conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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