Description

6 β-Acetoxyprogesterone is a synthetic steroid derivative of progesterone, a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical compounds. This high-purity intermediate is critical for ensuring the quality and consistency of downstream active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries for the development and production of steroid-based therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of more complex steroid hormones and related APIs.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for studying steroid metabolism, receptor activity, and developing new therapeutic agents.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development, validation, and quality control testing in regulatory environments.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scale-up and optimization of synthetic routes for steroid manufacturing under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Basic Information

Product Name	6 β-Acetoxyprogesterone
CAS No.	1675-95-2
Molecular Formula	C23H32O4
Molecular Weight	372.50 g/mol
Synonyms	6β-Acetoxyprogesterone; 6β-Acetoxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione; 6β-Hydroxyprogesterone 6-acetate; 17α-Acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-3H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,11(17aH)-dione; Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 6-(acetyloxy)-, (6β)-; 6β-Acetoxy-17α-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-3H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,11-dione
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Quality Control

Our 6 β-Acetoxyprogesterone is manufactured and tested to meet stringent quality standards suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant quality management systems, and specifications can be aligned with customer requirements, including those for use as a reference standard.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.