Description

Chloro(3,17-Dioxo-5α-Androst-1-En-2-Yl)Mercury(II) is a specialized organomercury compound derived from a modified androstane steroid backbone. This compound is significant as a high-purity chemical intermediate and a valuable research tool in synthetic organic chemistry and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the fine chemical and life sciences sectors for advanced synthesis projects, including the study of steroid chemistry and the development of novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate in the exploration of novel steroid-based drug candidates and bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in specialized organic synthesis for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly those involving steroid frameworks.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in chemical research for studying organometallic reactions, reaction mechanisms, and catalysis involving mercury.
• Biochemical Tool Development: Potential use in developing biochemical probes for studying protein-steroid interactions or enzyme inhibition studies, given its specific structural motif.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloro(3,17-Dioxo-5α-Androst-1-En-2-Yl)Mercury(II)
CAS No.	36794-33-9
Molecular Formula	C19H25ClHgO2
Molecular Weight	489.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloromercuri-1,4-androstadiene-3,17-dione; 2-Chloromercuri-5α-androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione; 1,4-Androstadiene-3,17-dione, 2-chloromercuri-; Chloro(3,17-dioxo-5α-androst-1-en-2-yl)mercury; 2-Chloromercuri-δ1,4-androstadiene-3,17-dione; (1,4-Androstadiene-3,17-dione)-2-chloromercury; 36794-33-9 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our Chloro(3,17-Dioxo-5α-Androst-1-En-2-Yl)Mercury(II) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Mercury Content	Calculated from formula
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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