Description

3β-Hydroxy-16-(Phenylthio)Androst-5-En-17-One is a high-purity steroidal intermediate with a unique sulfur-containing modification at the C-16 position. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic precursor in the development of novel pharmaceutical agents, particularly in steroid and hormone research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the synthesis of advanced therapeutic compounds and biochemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the multi-step synthesis of specialized steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying steroid receptor interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Biochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating labeled compounds or analogs for biological testing and mechanism of action studies.
• Reference Standard: Can be supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in pharmaceutical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3β-Hydroxy-16-(Phenylthio)Androst-5-En-17-One
CAS No.	63608-49-1
Molecular Formula	C25H32O2S
Molecular Weight	396.59 g/mol
Synonyms	16-(Phenylthio)-3β-hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one; 3β-Hydroxy-16-(phenylthio)-5-androsten-17-one; 16-Phenylthio-3β-hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one; Androst-5-en-17-one, 3β-hydroxy-16-(phenylthio)-; (3β)-3-Hydroxy-16-(phenylthio)androst-5-en-17-one; 3β-Hydroxy-16-phenylthioandrost-5-en-17-one; Steroid intermediate 63608-49-1
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Quality Control

Our 3β-Hydroxy-16-(Phenylthio)Androst-5-En-17-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and pharmaceutical synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown 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.