Description

5α-Androst-8(14)-Ene-3,17-Dione is a high-purity steroid intermediate of significant importance in pharmaceutical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of various therapeutic agents, offering a defined stereochemical starting point. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for the synthesis of novel steroid-based drugs and reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with steroid backbones.
• Research & Development: Used in medicinal chemistry for the discovery and structural modification of new therapeutic compounds targeting hormone receptors.
• Reference Standard: Serves as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating steroidogenesis, enzyme inhibition, and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5α-Androst-8(14)-Ene-3,17-Dione
CAS No.	17305-45-2
Molecular Formula	C19H26O2
Molecular Weight	286.41 g/mol
Synonyms	8(14)-Androstene-3,17-dione, 5α-Androst-8(14)-en-3,17-dione; 5α-Androst-8(14)-ene-3,17-dione; 17-Keto-5α-androst-8(14)-en-3-one; NSC 89256; 5α-Androst-8-en-3,17-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5α-Androst-8(14)-Ene-3,17-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.