Description

16,17-Dihydroxypregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione is a high-purity steroid derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is valued for its precise chemical structure, which serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors engaged in the development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and metabolic disease.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of advanced steroid hormones and related therapeutic compounds.
• Research & Development (R&D): Used in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the discovery of new drug candidates targeting steroid receptors.
• Reference Standard: Serves as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling of steroid APIs.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in metabolic pathway studies and as a tool compound to investigate enzyme interactions within steroid biosynthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	16,17-Dihydroxypregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione
CAS No.	56193-65-8
Molecular Formula	C21H30O4
Molecular Weight	346.46 g/mol
Synonyms	16α,17α-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 16,17-Dihydroxyprogesterone; 16,17α-Dihydroxyprogesterone; Pregna-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-; 16α,17α-Dihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione
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Quality Control

Our 16,17-Dihydroxypregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes data from HPLC, IR, and other relevant pharmacopeial methods. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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