Description

(3S,5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,16S)-3-Methoxy-10,13-Dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-16-ol is a high-purity steroidal compound of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and synthesis. This molecule serves as a critical chiral intermediate for the development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and oncology. It is essential for research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers requiring a reliable supply of structurally complex, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Drug Discovery & Development: Used as a core scaffold or precursor in medicinal chemistry for creating new molecular entities targeting hormone receptors.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in studies investigating steroid biosynthesis, metabolism, and biological activity.
• Process Chemistry: Serves as a starting material or intermediate in the optimization and scale-up of synthetic routes for steroid derivatives.
• Reference Standard: Utilized as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and impurity profiling.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3S,5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,16S)-3-Methoxy-10,13-Dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-Tetradecahydro-1H-Cyclopenta[A]Phenanthren-16-Ol
CAS No.	7642-97-9
Molecular Formula	C20H32O2
Molecular Weight	304.47 g/mol
Synonyms	16β-Hydroxy-3α-methoxy-5α-androstane; 3α-Methoxy-5α-androstan-16β-ol; 5α-Androstane-3α,16β-diol 3-methyl ether; (3α,5α,16β)-3-Methoxyandrostan-16-ol; 3-Methoxy-5α-androstan-16β-ol; 16β-Hydroxy-3α-methoxyandrostane
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Quality Control

Our (3S,5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S,16S)-3-Methoxy-10,13-Dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-16-ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification and impurity profiling by HPLC, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical R&D. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results are available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity	≥ 99.0% de
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.