Description

3α-Hydroxy-5α-Androstane-6,17-Dione is a high-purity steroid derivative and key synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. Its unique structure makes it a valuable precursor for the synthesis of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and reference standards. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical sectors for creating novel therapeutic agents and conducting metabolic studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the multi-step synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormones.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic pathway studies and enzymatic reaction investigations related to steroidogenesis.
• Process Chemistry: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in scaling up API manufacturing processes under GMP conditions.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for organic synthesis projects and structural-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3α-Hydroxy-5α-Androstane-6,17-Dione
CAS No.	53512-53-1
Molecular Formula	C19H28O3
Molecular Weight	304.43 g/mol
Synonyms	3α-Hydroxy-5α-androstane-6,17-dione; 6,17-Dioxo-5α-androstan-3α-ol; 5α-Androstane-3α-ol-6,17-dione; Androstane-3α-ol-6,17-dione; 3α-Hydroxy-5α-androstanedione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request. We adhere to strict quality management protocols suitable for research and development 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). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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