Description

9-Hydroxy-4-Androstene-3,17-Dione is a key steroid intermediate with significant importance in pharmaceutical synthesis. This compound serves as a crucial building block for the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other high-value steroid derivatives. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for research and development as well as commercial-scale production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of steroidal drugs, including corticosteroids and other hormone-based therapeutics.
• API Synthesis: Used as a building block for the manufacture of complex Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) requiring the androstene backbone.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in metabolic pathway studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and steroid biochemistry research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of specialty fine chemicals and advanced steroid derivatives.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as a high-purity analytical reference standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Hydroxy-4-Androstene-3,17-Dione
CAS No.	560-62-3
Molecular Formula	C19H26O3
Molecular Weight	302.41 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione; 9-Hydroxy-4-androstene-3,17-dione; 9-Hydroxyandrostenedione; 9-OH-AD; 9-Hydroxy-AD; 9-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione; 9-Hydroxy-δ4-androstene-3,17-dione; 9-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3,17-dione
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Quality Control

Our 9-Hydroxy-4-Androstene-3,17-Dione is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, IR, and NMR, to meet exacting specifications for pharmaceutical-grade intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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