Description

5α-Androstan-17α-Ol Acetate is a high-purity steroid intermediate of significant importance in pharmaceutical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the production of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Pharmaceutical manufacturers and advanced research laboratories need it for the development and commercial production of therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormones.
• API Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) targeting endocrine and metabolic disorders.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in medicinal chemistry research for novel steroid derivatives.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical reference standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Biochemical Studies: Utilized in academic and industrial research to study steroid metabolism and receptor interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Androstan-17α-Ol Acetate
CAS No.	22265-08-3
Molecular Formula	C21H34O2
Molecular Weight	318.50 g/mol
Synonyms	17α-Hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one acetate; 5α-Androstan-17α-ol-3-one acetate; Androstanolone 17α-acetate; 17α-Acetoxy-5α-androstan-3-one; Dihydrotestosterone 17α-acetate; 5α-Dihydrotestosterone 17α-acetate; 3-Oxo-5α-androstan-17α-yl acetate
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Quality Control

Our 5α-Androstan-17α-Ol Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical intermediate applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request.

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 incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.