Description

4α-Ethyl-12β-Hydroxy-16α-[(3-Hydroxy-1-Oxopentyl)Oxy]-4,8-Dimethyl-20-Oxo-D(17A)-Homo-5α-Pregnane-17Aβ-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, structurally complex steroid derivative with significant synthetic utility. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of specialized pharmaceutical agents, particularly within the steroid hormone and therapeutic analog research fields. It is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries who require reliable access to high-quality building blocks for complex molecular construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and development of novel steroid-based therapeutics and hormone analogs.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in complex multi-step organic syntheses to introduce specific steroidal frameworks and functional groups.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying steroid receptor interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Process Chemistry Development: Serves as a standard or intermediate in scaling up synthetic routes for potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Reference Standard: Can be utilized as a high-purity analytical standard for method development and quality control in steroid analysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4α-Ethyl-12β-Hydroxy-16α-[(3-Hydroxy-1-Oxopentyl)Oxy]-4,8-Dimethyl-20-Oxo-D(17A)-Homo-5α-Pregnane-17Aβ-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	78570-09-9
Molecular Formula	C₃₁H₄₈O₇
Molecular Weight	532.71 g/mol
Synonyms	4α-Ethyl-12β-hydroxy-16α-[(3-hydroxy-1-oxopentyl)oxy]-4,8-dimethyl-20-oxo-D-homo-5α-pregnane-17aβ-carboxaldehyde; 17aβ-Carboxyaldehyde-D-homo-5α-pregnane derivative; 78570-09-9; 4,8-Dimethyl-20-oxo-D-homo-5α-pregnane-17aβ-carbaldehyde derivative; 16α-(3-Hydroxy-1-oxopentyl)oxy steroid intermediate; 12β-Hydroxy-4α-ethyl steroid aldehyde
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Quality Control

This product is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and structural confirmation via NMR and MS, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and development use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The container should be kept in a well-ventilated area and protected from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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