Description

5α-Androstane-7,17-Dione is a high-purity steroidal intermediate and reference standard of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis and analytical research. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel pharmaceutical agents and biochemical probes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry and metabolic pathway studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of specialized steroid-based therapeutics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and substrate in enzymatic studies, particularly those investigating steroid metabolism and biosynthesis pathways.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for analytical methods such as HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS in quality control and research laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile starting material for the custom synthesis of complex steroidal derivatives and novel chemical entities.
• Metabolite Studies: Utilized in metabolic research to study the biotransformation of related steroid compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Androstane-7,17-Dione
CAS No.	25788-13-0
Molecular Formula	C19H28O2
Molecular Weight	288.42 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Androstane-7,17-dione; 7,17-Dioxo-5α-androstane; Androstane-7,17-dione (5α-); 5α-Androstan-7,17-dione; NSC 113929; 7,17-Androstanedione; 5α-Androstanedione-7,17
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5α-Androstane-7,17-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.