Description

6-Dehydroestrone is a key steroidal intermediate and metabolite of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of more complex steroid derivatives and is valuable for biochemical studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in steroid chemistry, hormone research, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of various steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or metabolite in studies investigating estrogen biosynthesis, metabolism, and related endocrine pathways.
• Reference Material: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories (HPLC, GC-MS).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in exploratory chemistry for creating new steroid analogs with potential biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Dehydroestrone
CAS No.	2208-12-0
Molecular Formula	C18H22O2
Molecular Weight	270.37 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Dehydroestrone; 3-Hydroxyestra-1,3,5(10),6-tetraen-17-one; Estra-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene-3-ol-17-one; 1,3,5(10),6-Estratetraene-3-ol-17-one; 6-Oxoestrone; δ-6-Estrone
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Quality Control

Our 6-Dehydroestrone is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity determination by chromatographic techniques (HPLC). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and related substances is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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