Description

17-Deoxycortolone CAS NO 600-68-0 is a key steroid intermediate of significant interest in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of more complex corticosteroid derivatives and other biologically active molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the development of novel therapeutic agents and analytical reference standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A vital precursor in the multi-step synthesis of corticosteroid drugs and other steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and starting material in metabolic pathway studies and steroid hormone research.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity standard for method development and quality control in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic analyses.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a specialized building block for constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	17-Deoxycortolone
CAS No.	600-68-0
Molecular Formula	C21H30O4
Molecular Weight	346.46 g/mol
Synonyms	11β,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 11β,21-Dihydroxyprogesterone; 21-Hydroxy-11β-hydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; Reichstein's Substance S; 11β-Hydroxyprogesterone; 17-Deoxycortisol; 11β,21-Dihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione
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Quality Control

Our 17-Deoxycortolone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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