Description

Pregna-1,4,9(11)-Triene-3,20-Dione,21-(Acetyloxy)-17-Hydroxy-6-Methyl-, (6A)- is a high-purity steroid derivative of significant interest in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate or reference standard for the production of specialized corticosteroid analogs and other bioactive molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and fine chemical manufacturers focused on steroid chemistry and novel therapeutic agent synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of novel corticosteroid drugs and other steroidal active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in analytical laboratories for method development, validation, and quality control of related steroid products.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial research to study steroid receptor interactions, metabolic pathways, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Process Development: Serves as a starting material or intermediate for process chemists developing and scaling up efficient synthetic routes for complex steroid molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pregna-1,4,9(11)-Triene-3,20-Dione,21-(Acetyloxy)-17-Hydroxy-6-Methyl-, (6A)-
CAS No.	93239-37-3
Molecular Formula	C24H30O6
Molecular Weight	414.49 g/mol
Synonyms	21-Acetoxy-17-hydroxy-6-methylpregna-1,4,9(11)-triene-3,20-dione; 6α-Methyl-9(11)-dehydro-21-acetoxy-17-hydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione; 6α-Methyl-9(11)-dehydro-21-acetoxy-17-hydroxyprogesterone; 6α-Methyl-9(11)-dehydro-21-acetoxy-17-hydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione; 6α-Methyl-9(11)-dehydro-21-acetoxy-17-hydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione; 6α-Methyl-9,11-dehydro-21-acetoxy-17-hydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione
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Quality Control

Our Pregna-1,4,9(11)-Triene-3,20-Dione,21-(Acetyloxy)-17-Hydroxy-6-Methyl-, (6A)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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