Description

15-Hydroxyandrostenedione is a key steroid intermediate with significant importance in pharmaceutical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the production of more complex steroid hormones and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research sectors for the development of therapeutic agents and reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the multi-step synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormones.
• Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and starting material in biochemical and pharmacological research studies.
• API Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of complex Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) for therapeutic applications.
• Bioconversion Studies: Employed in enzymatic and microbial transformation studies to produce novel steroid derivatives.
• Metabolite Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in laboratories for the identification and quantification of steroid metabolites.

Basic Information

Product Name	15-Hydroxyandrostenedione
CAS No.	58383-61-2
Molecular Formula	C19H26O3
Molecular Weight	302.41 g/mol
Synonyms	15α-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione; 15α-Hydroxyandrostenedione; Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, 15α-hydroxy-; 15α-Hydroxy-4-androstene-3,17-dione; 15α-Hydroxy-δ4-androstenedione
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Quality Control

Our 15-Hydroxyandrostenedione is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, IR, and NMR, to meet stringent specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from 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%
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.