Description

2β,6β-Dihydroxy Medroxy Progesterone 17-Acetate is a key pharmaceutical intermediate and reference standard used in the development and quality control of steroidal drugs. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers requiring high-purity building blocks for complex synthetic pathways. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis and analytical characterization of advanced steroid-based therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of novel steroidal active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for method development, validation, and quality control testing via HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or model compound in medicinal chemistry for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) of progesterone derivatives.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scaling up and optimizing manufacturing routes for related steroid compounds.
• Metabolite Studies: Potential use as a standard in pharmacokinetic and metabolic pathway research for related drugs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2β,6β-Dihydroxy Medroxy Progesterone 17-Acetate
CAS No.	1072923-66-0
Molecular Formula	C24H34O6
Molecular Weight	418.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Medroxyprogesterone 2β,6β-diol 17-acetate; 17α-Acetoxy-6α-methyl-2β,6β-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 2β,6β-Dihydroxy-6α-methyl-17α-acetoxyprogesterone; 6α-Methyl-2β,6β,17α-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 17-acetate
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Quality Control

Our 2β,6β-Dihydroxy Medroxy Progesterone 17-Acetate is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results are provided and available upon request to support your regulatory and R&D needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.