Description

3β,16α-Dihydroxyandrost-5-En-17-One o-Methyl Oxime is a high-purity steroid derivative and a key synthetic intermediate in the production of specialized pharmaceutical compounds. Its precise stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable building block for research and development in medicinal chemistry. This compound is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers focused on developing novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and metabolic disease.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Medicinal Chemistry Research: Serves as a scaffold for the development and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies of new drug candidates targeting hormone receptors.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling of related steroid compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating steroid biosynthesis pathways, enzyme inhibition, and metabolic processes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A versatile starting material for the custom synthesis of novel androstane derivatives with potential biological activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	3β,16α-Dihydroxyandrost-5-En-17-One o-Methyl Oxime
CAS No.	69688-30-8
Molecular Formula	C20H31NO3
Molecular Weight	333.47 g/mol
Synonyms	3β,16α-Dihydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one O-methyloxime; 17-O-(Methyloxime)-3β,16α-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene; Androst-5-ene-3β,16α-diol-17-one O-methyloxime; 3β,16α-Dihydroxy-5-androsten-17-one O-methyloxime; 5-Androsten-3β,16α-diol-17-one O-methyloxime; (3β,16α)-3,16-Dihydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one O-methyloxime; 69688-30-8; Steroid intermediate 69688-30-8
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Quality Control

Our 3β,16α-Dihydroxyandrost-5-En-17-One o-Methyl Oxime is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical R&D. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Any single impurity	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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