Description

(5S,8S,9S,10S,13S,14S,17S)-17-Hydroxy-10,13-Dimethyl-4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-Dodecahydro-1H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, steroidal aldehyde compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable chiral building block for pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for creating novel therapeutic agents and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and synthesis of novel steroid-based therapeutics and hormone analogs.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in complex multi-step syntheses, including asymmetric reactions, due to its defined stereocenters and aldehyde functionality.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor or standard in metabolic pathway studies and steroid receptor research.
• Process Chemistry Development: Employed in scaling up synthetic routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.
• Academic Research: A valuable compound for universities and research institutes exploring new synthetic methodologies and chemical biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5S,8S,9S,10S,13S,14S,17S)-17-Hydroxy-10,13-Dimethyl-4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-Dodecahydro-1H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthrene-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	601-16-1
Molecular Formula	C20H28O2
Molecular Weight	300.44 g/mol
Synonyms	17-Hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5α-androstane-17β-ol; 17β-Hydroxy-2-formyl-5α-androstane; 5α-Androstane-17β-ol-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Carboxyaldehyde-5α-androstan-17β-ol; Androstane aldehyde derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Every batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are available upon request. We support development under GMP-grade requirements for pharmaceutical applications.

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 compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage or when opening the primary container. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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