Description

17-Cyano-9,17-Dihydroxyandrost-4-Ene-3-One is a high-purity synthetic steroid intermediate of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. Its unique cyano-dihydroxy structure makes it a valuable precursor for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and oncology. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories focused on developing next-generation steroid-based pharmaceuticals and reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of specialized steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial labs for pharmacological studies and the development of new therapeutic compounds.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating steroid hormone pathways, receptor binding, and metabolic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	17-Cyano-9,17-Dihydroxyandrost-4-Ene-3-One
CAS No.	116256-35-0
Molecular Formula	C20H27NO3
Molecular Weight	329.44 g/mol
Synonyms	9α,17β-Dihydroxy-17α-cyanoandrost-4-en-3-one; 17α-Cyano-9β,17β-dihydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one; 17-Cyano-9,17-dihydroxyandrost-4-ene-3-one; Androst-4-ene-3-one, 17-cyano-9,17-dihydroxy-; 17-CN-9,17-diOH-androst-4-en-3-one
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Quality Control

Our 17-Cyano-9,17-Dihydroxyandrost-4-Ene-3-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. All products are supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP guidelines where applicable, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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