Description

6β-Hydroxyetiocholanolone (Available To Wada Laboratories Only) is a specific steroid metabolite and reference standard of significant analytical importance. This high-purity compound is essential for precise calibration and validation in sophisticated laboratory testing environments. It is primarily utilized by research and diagnostic laboratories for method development, quality control, and metabolite profiling studies.

Application

• Reference Standard for Analytical Chemistry: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for quantitative analysis.
• Clinical Research & Diagnostics: Calibration standard in mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS, GC-MS) for steroid hormone profiling and metabolic pathway studies.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used in the identification and quantification of related substances in steroid-based pharmaceutical products.
• Endocrinology Research: Tool for investigating androgen metabolism and related biochemical processes.
• Anti-Doping Analysis: Critical component in the WADA-accredited laboratory network for the precise detection and confirmation of endogenous steroid profiles.
• Method Development & Validation: Serves as a key analyte for developing and validating new chromatographic and spectroscopic analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	6β-Hydroxyetiocholanolone (Available To Wada Laboratories Only)
CAS No.	14357-02-9
Molecular Formula	C19H30O3
Molecular Weight	306.44 g/mol
Synonyms	6β-Hydroxyetiocholanolone; 3α-Hydroxy-5β-androstan-6β-ol-17-one; 5β-Androstane-3α,6β-diol-17-one; Etiocholanolone, 6β-hydroxy-; 6β-Hydroxy-5β-androstane-3α,17β-diol-17-one; 6β-Hydroxy-17-oxo-5β-androstan-3α-ol
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Quality Control

This product is manufactured and handled under strict quality control protocols suitable for high-grade reference standards. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and stability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided and traceable to in-house reference materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.