Description

5α-Androstan-11β-Ol is a high-purity steroid intermediate of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for the development of novel therapeutic agents and reference standards. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in steroid chemistry and hormone-related drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or starting material in studies investigating steroid metabolism, receptor binding, and biological pathways.
• Hormone Analog Development: Serves as a core structure for modifying and creating new analogs with potential therapeutic applications.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis for producing specialized steroid derivatives in laboratory and pilot-scale settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	5α-Androstan-11β-Ol
CAS No.	25814-80-6
Molecular Formula	C19H32O
Molecular Weight	276.46 g/mol
Synonyms	11β-Hydroxy-5α-androstane; 5α-Androstan-11β-ol; 11β-Androstanol; 11β-Hydroxyandrostane; Androstan-11β-ol; 5α,11β-Androstanediol (partial); 11β-Hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one (related ketone); 11β-Androstanediol
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Quality Control

Our 5α-Androstan-11β-Ol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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