Description

6α,17-Dimethylpregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione is a synthetic steroid derivative, specifically a modified pregnane dione. This compound serves as a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate and a valuable reference standard in research and development. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors for the synthesis and analysis of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of more complex steroid-based drugs and therapeutic agents.
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for method development, validation, and quality control testing via HPLC, GC-MS, or other chromatographic techniques.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial research to study steroid metabolism, receptor interactions, and enzymatic pathways.
• Process Development: Utilized in scaling up synthetic routes for steroid production, aiding in process optimization and impurity profiling.
• Custom Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the custom synthesis of novel steroid analogs for biological screening and drug discovery programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	6α,17-Dimethylpregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione
CAS No.	5087-55-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₃H₃₄O₂
Molecular Weight	342.52 g/mol
Synonyms	6α,17α-Dimethyl-4-pregnene-3,20-dione; 6α,17α-Dimethylpregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 6α,17-Dimethyl-4-pregnene-3,20-dione; 6α,17α-Dimethylprogesterone; NSC 121698; 6α,17α-Dimethylprogesterone; 6α,17α-Dimethyl-δ⁴-pregnene-3,20-dione
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Quality Control

Our 6α,17-Dimethylpregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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