Description

3α,11β-Bis(Formyloxy)-5α-Androstan-17-One is a high-purity steroid derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in pharmaceutical research and development. Its precise chemical structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors focused on endocrine therapies, anti-inflammatory agents, and other specialized steroid applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthetic precursor in the development of novel steroid-based Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development: Used in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the synthesis of new chemical entities.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method validation in pharmaceutical laboratories.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies investigating steroid hormone metabolism, receptor binding, and enzymatic pathways.
• Process Development: Employed in scaling up and optimizing synthetic routes for steroid manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3α,11β-Bis(Formyloxy)-5α-Androstan-17-One
CAS No.	77828-39-8
Molecular Formula	C22H32O5
Molecular Weight	376.49 g/mol
Synonyms	3α,11β-Diformyloxy-5α-androstan-17-one; 5α-Androstan-17-one, 3α,11β-bis(formyloxy)-; 3α,11β-Bis(formyloxy)-5α-androstan-17-one; Androstane-3α,11β-diol 17-one diformate; 3α,11β-Diformyloxyandrostan-17-one; 17-Oxo-5α-androstane-3α,11β-diyl diformate
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Quality Control

Our 3α,11β-Bis(Formyloxy)-5α-Androstan-17-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory requirements.

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 incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
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.