Description

Chloro[17β-Hydroxy-3-Oxoandrosta-1,4,6-Trien-2-Yl]Mercury(Ii) is a specialized organomercury compound derived from a modified androstane steroid skeleton. This compound is of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development, particularly for its potential as a synthetic intermediate or a reagent in organometallic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development laboratories engaged in the synthesis of novel steroid derivatives or in studying mercury-mediated organic transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel steroid-based compounds for biological activity screening.
• Organometallic Chemistry Studies: Used as a model compound in academic and industrial research to investigate mercury-carbon bond reactivity and mechanisms.
• Reference Standard: Employed as an analytical standard in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or mass spectrometry for method development and quality control in steroid analysis.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Potential use in creating probes for studying steroid hormone receptor interactions or metalloprotein interactions in biochemical assays.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated for potential catalytic applications in specialized organic synthesis reactions due to its unique organomercury structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro[17β-Hydroxy-3-Oxoandrosta-1,4,6-Trien-2-Yl]Mercury(Ii)
CAS No.	36794-30-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₂₃ClHgO₂
Molecular Weight	487.44 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloromercurio-17β-hydroxy-1,4,6-androstatriene-3-one; (17β-Hydroxy-3-oxoandrosta-1,4,6-trien-2-yl)mercury chloride; 2-Chloromercuri-17β-hydroxy-1,4,6-androstatriene-3-one; 2-Chloromercury-17β-hydroxyandrosta-1,4,6-triene-3-one; 1,4,6-Androstatrien-17β-ol-3-one, 2-chloromercurio-; Steroid-organomercury conjugate; Chloromercury-androstatriene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles for research-grade chemicals, ensuring traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and organometallic composition, prolonged exposure to light, heat, or moisture should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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