Description

14β-Hydroxypregnane-3,12,15,20-Tetrone is a high-purity, synthetic steroid derivative and a key chemical intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical agents and bioactive molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for creating complex steroid-based structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or starting material in metabolic pathway studies and steroid hormone research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Process Development: Employed in scaling up and optimizing synthetic routes for steroid derivatives under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	14β-Hydroxypregnane-3,12,15,20-Tetrone
CAS No.	16396-79-5
Molecular Formula	C21H28O5
Molecular Weight	360.45 g/mol
Synonyms	14β-Hydroxypregnane-3,12,15,20-tetrone; 3,12,15,20-Tetraoxopregn-14β-ol; 14β-Hydroxy-3,12,15,20-tetraoxopregnane; Pregn-14β-ol-3,12,15,20-tetrone; 14β-Hydroxypregnane-3,12,15,20-tetraone; 14β-Hydroxy-3,12,15,20-pregnanetetrone
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Quality Control

Our 14β-Hydroxypregnane-3,12,15,20-Tetrone is manufactured 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 purity, and is supported by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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%

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