Description

D-Homo-5α-Androstan-17-One is a high-purity steroid derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its defined molecular structure, which serves as a crucial building block in the research and development of novel pharmaceutical agents and bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry and hormone-related studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or starting material in academic and industrial research exploring steroid hormone pathways and receptor interactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for constructing more complex androstane-derived molecules with potential biological activity.
• Metabolite Studies: Employed in the development and validation of analytical methods for detecting and quantifying steroid metabolites in various matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Homo-5α-Androstan-17-One
CAS No.	19897-22-4
Molecular Formula	C20H32O
Molecular Weight	288.47 g/mol
Synonyms	17-Oxo-D-homo-5α-androstane; D-Homoandrostan-17-one; 5α-D-Homoandrostan-17-one; 17-Keto-D-homo-5α-androstane; 5α,13α,14α-Androstan-17-one, D-homo-; D-Homo-5α-androstane-17-one; 19897-22-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Homo-5α-Androstan-17-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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