Description

16β-Hydroxymestanolone is a synthetic steroid derivative of dihydrotestosterone, recognized by the CAS registry number 863760-64-9. This compound is valued in advanced pharmaceutical research and development for its potential as a key intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis of specialized therapeutic agents. It is primarily sought by research institutions, pharmaceutical development laboratories, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in endocrinology, metabolic studies, and novel API synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthetic pathway for novel anabolic-androgenic steroids and other specialized hormonal agents.
• Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development, validation, and compound identification via HPLC, LC-MS, or NMR.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial research to study androgen receptor binding affinity, metabolic pathways, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Metabolite Studies: Utilized as an authentic standard for the detection and quantification of mestanolone metabolites in pharmacological and toxicological research.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized precursor for the custom synthesis of labeled compounds (e.g., deuterated or C13-labeled) for advanced research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	16β-Hydroxymestanolone
CAS No.	863760-64-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₃₄O₃
Molecular Weight	334.50 g/mol
Synonyms	16β-Hydroxy-17α-methyl-5α-androstan-3-one; 16β-Hydroxy-17α-methylandrostan-3-one; 17α-Methyl-16β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one; 16β-Hydroxymethylandrostanolone; Mestanolone 16β-ol
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Quality Control

Our 16β-Hydroxymestanolone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation (IR, NMR), purity assessment (HPLC), and residual solvent analysis to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and development use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed in a dry environment to prevent product degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH Q3C guidelines

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