Description

3β,5-Dihydroxy-5α-Androstane-17β-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity steroid derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry. This compound is valued for its defined stereochemistry and structural framework, which is crucial for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for use in steroid synthesis and advanced medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the multi-step synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormones.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new therapeutic agents and metabolic pathways.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in pharmaceutical analysis.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of complex natural products and specialized biochemical probes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3β,5-Dihydroxy-5α-Androstane-17β-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	55955-57-2
Molecular Formula	C21H34O4
Molecular Weight	350.50 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3β,5-dihydroxy-5α-androstane-17β-carboxylate; 5α-Androstane-17β-carboxylic acid, 3β,5-dihydroxy-, methyl ester; 3β,5-Dihydroxyandrostane-17β-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 17β-Carbomethoxy-5α-androstane-3β,5-diol; 5α-Androstane-3β,5,17β-triol 17-carboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3β,5-Dihydroxy-5α-Androstane-17β-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Single 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.