Description

3,4,15,16-Tetrahydro-3,4-Dihydroxy-11-Methyl-17H-Cyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One CAS NO 72007-69-3 is a high-purity synthetic steroid derivative with a complex polycyclic structure. This compound is valued for its role as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of specialized active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily required by research institutions and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the development of novel therapeutic agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex steroid-based APIs for research and commercial production.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard or precursor in metabolic pathway studies and receptor binding assays.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated starting material for the preparation of novel chemical entities in medicinal chemistry.
• Analytical Standard: Employed for method development, calibration, and quality control in analytical laboratories (HPLC, GC-MS).

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,15,16-Tetrahydro-3,4-Dihydroxy-11-Methyl-17H-Cyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One
CAS No.	72007-69-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₂O₃
Molecular Weight	286.36 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Methyl-17H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,4,15,16-tetrahydro-3,4,17-triol-17-one; 3,4,15,16-Tetrahydro-3,4,17-trihydroxy-11-methyl-17H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one; 11-Methylestra-1,3,5(10)-triene-3,4,17β-triol-17-one (derivative); Steroid Phenanthrene Derivative; Advanced Steroid Intermediate; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,4,15,16-Tetrahydro-3,4-Dihydroxy-11-Methyl-17H-Cyclopenta(A)Phenanthren-17-One adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against rigorous internal specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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