Description

6-Oxoandrostane-3β,5α-Diol 3-Acetate is a high-purity steroid derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in the production of specialized pharmaceutical compounds. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable building block for research and development in medicinal chemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers focused on developing novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Used as a scaffold or starting material for the development of new drug candidates targeting hormone receptors.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reference standard or substrate in enzymatic and metabolic pathway studies.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic syntheses to introduce specific steroidal frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Oxoandrostane-3β,5α-Diol 3-Acetate
CAS No.	4725-53-5
Molecular Formula	C21H32O4
Molecular Weight	348.48 g/mol
Synonyms	3β,5α-Dihydroxy-6-oxoandrostan-17β-yl Acetate; 3β-Acetoxy-5α-hydroxy-6-oxoandrostan-17β-ol; 5α-Androstane-3β,17β-diol-6-one, 3-acetate; 17β-Hydroxy-3β-acetoxy-5α-androstan-6-one; Androstane-3β,5α-diol-6-one 3-acetate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Oxoandrostane-3β,5α-Diol 3-Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical R&D. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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