Description

Androst-5-En-17-One,7-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-,(3Beta)-(9Ci) is a high-purity steroid derivative, specifically a 7-hydroxy-3-methoxy androstane, valued for its role as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a versatile building block for the synthesis of more complex bioactive molecules. This compound is primarily targeted toward R&D laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturers engaged in the development of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in the fields of endocrinology and metabolic disease.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the multi-step synthesis of specialized steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Research & Development: Used as a reference standard and starting material in medicinal chemistry programs for drug discovery, especially for hormone-related pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies investigating steroid metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and receptor binding assays due to its specific hydroxyl and methoxy modifications.
• Process Development: Utilized in scaling up and optimizing synthetic routes for the production of target steroid compounds under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Androst-5-En-17-One,7-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-,(3Beta)-(9Ci)
CAS No.	782478-77-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₀O₃
Molecular Weight	318.45 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Hydroxy-3-methoxyandrost-5-en-17-one; (3β)-7-Hydroxy-3-methoxyandrost-5-en-17-one; 3-Methoxy-7-hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one; 7-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-D5-androsten-17-one; Androst-5-ene-17-one, 7-hydroxy-3-methoxy-, (3β)-; 782478-77-7; 3β-Hydroxy-7-methoxyandrost-5-en-17-one (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our Androst-5-En-17-One,7-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-,(3Beta)-(9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically determined by advanced chromatographic methods. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical R&D, and specifications can be aligned with client-specific needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability and purity.

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 unknown impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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