Description

5-Bromo-3,6-Dihydroxyandrostan-17-One-3-Acetate is a high-purity steroid derivative, specifically a brominated androstane compound, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a versatile scaffold for the development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the field of endocrinology and hormone research. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities focused on creating specialized steroid-based pharmaceuticals and high-value fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of novel steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Hormone Research & Development: Used as a precursor or reference standard in the study of androgen and steroid hormone pathways and receptor interactions.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis to introduce specific bromo and hydroxy functional groups into complex molecular architectures.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Utilized in biochemical assays to investigate enzyme inhibition or modulation related to steroid metabolism.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Bromo-3,6-Dihydroxyandrostan-17-One-3-Acetate
CAS No.	4229-69-0
Molecular Formula	C21H31BrO4
Molecular Weight	427.38 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Bromo-3,6-dihydroxyandrostan-17-one 3-acetate; 5-Bromo-3β,6β-dihydroxyandrostan-17-one 3-acetate; 17-Oxo-5-bromoandrostane-3β,6β-diol 3-acetate; 5-Bromoandrostane-3β,6β,17-trione 3-monoacetate (tautomeric form); 5-Bromo-3-acetoxy-6-hydroxyandrostan-17-one; 5-Bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxoandrostan-17-yl acetate (alternative representation); Brominated androstane diol acetate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Bromo-3,6-Dihydroxyandrostan-17-One-3-Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or cGMP guidelines for advanced intermediates. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single unknown impurity ≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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