Description

3-Acetyloxy-16,17-Epoxy-16-Methylpregn-5-En-20-One is a high-purity steroid derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound matters for its critical role in the synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where precise chemical structure and purity are paramount. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors focused on developing and producing steroidal drugs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of steroidal hormones and related therapeutic agents.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for investigating novel steroid synthesis pathways and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Process Chemistry: Serves as a defined intermediate in scaling up production processes for target steroid molecules under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions.
• Reference Standard: Can be utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Acetyloxy-16,17-Epoxy-16-Methylpregn-5-En-20-One
CAS No.	14105-35-2
Molecular Formula	C24H32O4
Molecular Weight	384.51 g/mol
Synonyms	16,17-Epoxy-16-methylpregn-5-ene-3,20-dione 3-acetate; 16β,17β-Epoxy-16α-methylpregn-5-ene-3β,20-diol 3-acetate 20-one; 16α-Methyl-16β,17β-epoxypregn-5-ene-3β,20-diol 3-acetate 20-one; 3β-Acetoxy-16α-methyl-16β,17β-epoxypregn-5-en-20-one; 16α-Methyl-16β,17β-epoxypregnenolone acetate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Acetyloxy-16,17-Epoxy-16-Methylpregn-5-En-20-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for pharmaceutical research. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
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.