(8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-[(2S)-1-Hydroxy-2-propanyl]-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-3H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one(CAS: 60966-36-1)

This compound is a crystalline solid with a high molecular weight. It has poor water solubility but is soluble in organic solvents like dichloromethane and acetonitrile. Its reactivity is moderate, and it is susceptible to oxidative degradation. It does not react readily with common bases and acids.

It is synthesized through a multistep process involving alkylation, cyclization, and hydroxylation reactions. Commonly, the synthesis involves the use of Grignard reagents and transition metal catalysts. The process yields are moderate, and the product is purified by column chromatography.

This compound is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the development of certain drugs. It is also utilized in polymer chemistry for the synthesis of functional polymers and in the production of sensors due to its unique chemical properties.

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