Description

Androsta-4,8(9)-Diene-3,17-Dione is a high-purity steroid intermediate with the CAS number 68539-12-8. This compound serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and manufacturing facilities focused on developing steroidal drugs and hormonal therapies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material or intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of steroidal drugs and hormonal agents.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying steroid metabolism, receptor binding, and developing novel therapeutic compounds.
• API Synthesis: Integral to the production pathway of various androstane and estrane-derived Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a reference standard or probe in biochemical studies involving steroidogenic enzymes like aromatase.
• Process Chemistry: Utilized in process development and scale-up for optimizing synthetic routes to target steroid molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Androsta-4,8(9)-Diene-3,17-Dione
CAS No.	68539-12-8
Molecular Formula	C19H24O2
Molecular Weight	284.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,8(9)-Androstatriene-3,17-dione; 4,8(9)-Androstadiene-3,17-dione; 1-Dehydrotestololactone; 1,4,8(9)-Androstatriene-3,17-dione; 4,8(9)-Androstadiene-3,17-dione; Androsta-1,4,8(9)-triene-3,17-dione; 1,4,8(9)-Androstatriene-3,17-dione (8,9-dihydro form)
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Quality Control

Our Androsta-4,8(9)-Diene-3,17-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets exacting standards for pharmaceutical intermediate use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (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.