Description

3β,6α-Dihydroxy-5α-Pregn-14-En-20-One is a high-purity steroid derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its defined stereochemistry and functional groups, which make it a crucial building block for the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in the synthesis of novel steroid-based compounds for therapeutic and research applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of specialized steroid hormones and other pharmacologically active agents.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying steroid metabolism, receptor interactions, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis using techniques like HPLC and LC-MS.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a versatile chiral starting material or intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3β,6α-Dihydroxy-5α-Pregn-14-En-20-One
CAS No.	40148-15-0
Molecular Formula	C21H32O3
Molecular Weight	332.48 g/mol
Synonyms	5α-Pregn-14-ene-3β,6α-diol-20-one; 3β,6α-Dihydroxypregn-14-en-20-one; 14-Pregnene-3β,6α,20-triol; (3β,5α,6α)-3,6-Dihydroxypregn-14-en-20-one; Pregn-14-ene-3β,6α-diol-20-one
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Quality Control

Our 3β,6α-Dihydroxy-5α-Pregn-14-En-20-One is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product is 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
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.