Description

6-Methylene-4-Pregnene-3,20-Dione is a high-purity synthetic steroid intermediate with significant relevance in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and oncology. Our supply is characterized by stringent quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for reliable experimental and production outcomes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of specialized steroid hormones and related therapeutic compounds.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for investigating steroid metabolism, receptor binding, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Reference Standard: Serves as an analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical analysis using techniques like HPLC and GC-MS.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes for the pilot and commercial production of steroid-based APIs.
• Biochemical Studies: Utilized in studies exploring enzyme inhibition and the biochemical pathways of steroidogenesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylene-4-Pregnene-3,20-Dione
CAS No.	19457-57-9
Molecular Formula	C22H30O2
Molecular Weight	326.48 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylenepregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 6-Methylene-4-pregnene-3,20-dione; 6-Methyleneprogesterone; 6-Methylene-P4; 6-Methylene-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; NSC 84556
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Methylene-4-Pregnene-3,20-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 1.0%

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