Compound Q&A
What is Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione (CAS: 57-83-0)?
Answer
Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione (CAS: 57-83-0) is a steroid compound with the chemical formula C21H30O2. It serves as a key intermediate in steroid hormone biosynthesis, featuring a pregnane ring system and two ketone groups. This compound is typically a white crystalline solid with low solubility in water. Its structural simplicity makes it valuable for research and industrial applications, while its reactivity influences its role in biochemical pathways and synthetic chemistry.
About
CAS No
57-83-0
English Name
Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
Molecular Formula
C21H30O2
Molecular Weight
314.47 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)C
InChIKey
RJKFOVLPORLFTN-LEKSSAKUSA-N
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