Description

17-Hydroxypregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione 17-Heptanoate is a high-purity steroid intermediate, specifically a 17-heptanoate ester derivative of 17-hydroxyprogesterone. This compound is critical for pharmaceutical research and development, offering a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors for developing novel therapeutic agents and conducting metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of specialized steroid hormones and other bioactive molecules.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial laboratories for pharmacological studies, metabolic pathway research, and structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for analytical method development, validation, and quality control in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Process Chemistry: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes for the production of steroid-based drugs under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	17-Hydroxypregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione 17-Heptanoate
CAS No.	4596-16-1
Molecular Formula	C28H42O4
Molecular Weight	442.64 g/mol
Synonyms	17-Hydroxyprogesterone 17-Heptanoate; 17α-Hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione Heptanoate; 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Enanthate; 17-HP Heptanoate; Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-hydroxy-, 17-heptanoate; 17α-Hydroxyprogesterone Enanthate; Hydroxyprogesterone Heptanoate; 17-OHP Heptanoate
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Quality Control

Our 17-Hydroxypregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione 17-Heptanoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and pharmaceutical use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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