Description

Gonane CAS NO 4732-76-7 is the fundamental tetracyclic hydrocarbon structure that serves as the core skeleton for all steroidal compounds, including hormones, bile acids, and cardiac glycosides. This makes it an indispensable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a critical reference standard in steroid research and development. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and manufacturers of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as the foundational chemical scaffold for the synthesis of a wide range of steroid-based drugs, including corticosteroids, sex hormones, and vitamin D analogs.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy for the identification and quantification of steroids in complex matrices.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of steroid hormone biosynthesis, metabolism, and receptor interactions to understand biological pathways and disease mechanisms.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material or building block in organic synthesis for creating novel steroid derivatives with potential therapeutic applications.
• Quality Control: Essential for the development and validation of analytical methods in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories to ensure the purity and identity of steroid products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gonane
CAS No.	4732-76-7
Molecular Formula	C17H28
Molecular Weight	232.41 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene; Dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; Sterane; Perhydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene; Gonan; Steroid nucleus
EINECS	225-235-8

Quality Control

Our Gonane is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling and IR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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