Description

3β-(Acetyloxy)-14β-Hydroxy-5β-Androstane-17β-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity steroid intermediate of significant importance in pharmaceutical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of advanced steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors engaged in the development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the multi-step production of complex steroid hormones and their analogs.
• API Development: Used in research and development for creating new steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients with targeted biological activity.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in metabolic pathway studies and steroid receptor research within academic and industrial laboratories.
• Process Chemistry: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in scalable process development for GMP manufacturing of steroid drugs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3β-(Acetyloxy)-14β-Hydroxy-5β-Androstane-17β-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	2900-98-3
Molecular Formula	C23H36O5
Molecular Weight	392.53 g/mol
Synonyms	3β-Acetoxy-14β-hydroxy-5β-androstane-17β-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3β-acetoxy-14β-hydroxy-5β-androstane-17β-carboxylate; 3β-Acetyloxy-14β-hydroxy-5β-androstane-17β-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 5β-Androstane-17β-carboxylic acid, 3β-(acetyloxy)-14β-hydroxy-, methyl ester; 3β-Acetoxy-14β-hydroxy-5β-androstane-17β-methyl carboxylate
EINECS	220-824-9

Quality Control

Our 3β-(Acetyloxy)-14β-Hydroxy-5β-Androstane-17β-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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