Description

1-Androstene-3β,17β-Diol is a significant steroidal intermediate and reference standard with the CAS registry number 51505-46-5. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of more complex steroid derivatives and for use in biochemical research. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for development and quality control processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of advanced steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical laboratories for method development, validation, and quality control testing via HPLC, GC-MS, or other chromatographic techniques.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or standard in metabolic pathway studies, endocrine research, and steroid hormone analysis.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in custom synthesis and the production of specialized steroid derivatives for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Androstene-3β,17β-Diol
CAS No.	51505-46-5
Molecular Formula	C19H30O2
Molecular Weight	290.44 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Androstene-3β,17β-diol; 3β,17β-Dihydroxy-1-androstene; 1-Androstenediol; 1-Androsten-3β,17β-diol; 5α-Androst-1-ene-3β,17β-diol; Androst-1-ene-3β,17β-diol; 1-Dehydro-3β,17β-androstanediol
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Quality Control

Our 1-Androstene-3β,17β-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping it under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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