Description

6β-Hydroxy Mestranol is a key synthetic steroid intermediate and metabolite of the progestin mestranol. This compound is of significant value in pharmaceutical research and development, particularly for studying metabolic pathways and synthesizing related steroid derivatives. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the development of hormonal therapeutics and analytical reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical raw material for the synthesis and research of steroidal drugs and their metabolites.
• Metabolite Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in bioanalytical studies to quantify mestranol metabolism in pharmacokinetic research.
• Hormone Research: Serves as a key reagent in biochemical and endocrinological research focused on steroid hormone action and modification.
• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Development: Employed in the development and scale-up processes for novel hormonal APIs.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Used for method development and validation in the quality control of mestranol and related pharmaceutical products.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6β-Hydroxy Mestranol
CAS No.	51414-86-9
Molecular Formula	C21H26O3
Molecular Weight	326.43 g/mol
Synonyms	6β-Hydroxymestranol; 6β-Hydroxy-17α-ethynyl-3-methoxyestra-1,3,5(10)-trien-17β-ol; 17α-Ethynyl-6β,17β-dihydroxy-3-methoxyestra-1,3,5(10)-triene; 6β-Hydroxy-17α-ethynylestradiol 3-methyl ether; Mestranol, 6β-hydroxy-; 6β-OH-Mestranol
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Quality Control

Our 6β-Hydroxy Mestranol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are available upon request.

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 prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.