Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 6-Methyl-3,20-dioxopregna-4,6-dien-17-yl acetate (CAS: 595-33-5)?
Answer
6-Methyl-3,20-dioxopregna-4,6-dien-17-yl acetate (CAS: 595-33-5) is primarily utilized in pharmaceuticals as a progestin precursor and in drug synthesis. It also finds applications in research for studying steroid hormone mechanisms and in the development of contraceptive or anti-inflammatory agents. Industrial uses include its role as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis processes.
About
CAS No
595-33-5
English Name
6-Methyl-3,20-dioxopregna-4,6-dien-17-yl acetate
Molecular Formula
C24H32O4
Molecular Weight
384.52 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC2C(CCC3(C2CCC3(C(=O)C)OC(=O)C)C)C4(C1=CC(=O)CC4)C
InChIKey
RQZAXGRLVPAYTJ-GQFGMJRRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
