Description

4β-Ethyl-2',5',17β,17Aα-Tetrahydro-2',4,8-Trimethyl-D-Homo-5α-Androstano[17,17A-C]Furan-2',12α-Diol 12-Acetate is a high-purity, complex steroidal derivative with significant potential in advanced pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is valued for its specific structural modifications, which make it a critical intermediate or reference standard in the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers focused on developing new drug candidates, particularly in areas like endocrinology and metabolic disease research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the multi-step synthesis of novel steroidal drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Reference Standard: Used in analytical method development, validation, and quality control (QC) testing for related pharmaceutical compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a tool compound in academic and industrial research to study steroid receptor interactions and metabolic pathways.
• Process Development: Employed in scaling up and optimizing synthetic routes for complex steroidal molecules in pilot plants.
• Custom Synthesis: A starting point for the custom synthesis of specialized steroidal derivatives for client-specific research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4β-Ethyl-2',5',17β,17Aα-Tetrahydro-2',4,8-Trimethyl-D-Homo-5α-Androstano[17,17A-C]Furan-2',12α-Diol 12-Acetate
CAS No.	99617-43-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	4β-Ethyl-2',5',17β,17aα-tetrahydro-2',4,8-trimethyl-D-homo-5α-androstano[17,17a-c]furan-2',12α-diol 12-acetate; 4β-Ethyl-2',5',17β,17aα-tetrahydro-2',4,8-trimethyl-D-homo-5α-androstano[17,17a-c]furan-2',12α-diol acetate; 99617-43-3; D-Homo-5α-androstano[17,17a-c]furan derivative
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC and NMR, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing batch-specific results for key parameters. Our commitment to quality supports applications requiring high-purity research chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates.

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 tightly sealed in a low-humidity environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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