Description

D-Homo-5α-Androstane is a high-purity steroidal intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a crucial building block for the development of novel therapeutic agents and reference standards. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for process development and analytical applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of specialized steroid-based drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control (QC) and research & development (R&D) laboratories for method validation and compound identification.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic pathway studies and as a tool compound for investigating steroid hormone receptors and related biological mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material for the preparation of more complex, functionalized steroid derivatives for various applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Homo-5α-Androstane
CAS No.	35575-26-9
Molecular Formula	C20H34
Molecular Weight	274.48 g/mol
Synonyms	D-Homo-5α-androstane; 5α,13α-Androstane; 13α-Androstane; 13α-Ethylgonane; 5α,13α-Androstane (D-Homo); 13α-Ethyl-5α-gonane; 5α-D-Homoandrostane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Homo-5α-Androstane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to confirm identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

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	≤ 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.