Description

Benorterone is a synthetic steroidal compound with significant research and development applications. This compound is valued for its specific biological activity profile, making it a crucial intermediate and reference standard in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in the development of novel therapeutic agents and biochemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis and study of novel steroidal compounds and hormone analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a tool compound in receptor binding assays and studies related to endocrine system modulation.
• Academic Research: Employed in university and institutional laboratories for pharmacological and metabolic pathway investigations.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for the custom synthesis of complex molecules for clinical and pre-clinical studies.
• Reference Material: Provides a high-purity standard for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in related chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benorterone
CAS No.	3570-10-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₈O₂
Molecular Weight	300.44 g/mol
Synonyms	17α-Hydroxy-6α-methylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 6α-Methyl-17α-hydroxyprogesterone; 17α-Hydroxy-6α-methylprogesterone; NSC-69591; Benorteron; Benorterona; 6α-Methyl-17α-hydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione
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Quality Control

Our Benorterone 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, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting the results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

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%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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