Compound Q&A
What is (17beta)-17-Hydroxy-17-methylandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one (CAS: 72-63-9)?
Answer
The compound (17beta)-17-Hydroxy-17-methylandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one, with CAS number 72-63-9, is a synthetic form of testosterone. It is a steroid hormone and a key androgen involved in male sexual development, muscle growth, and maintaining secondary sexual characteristics. Its chemical formula is C19H28O2, and it is typically a white crystalline powder with low solubility in water but higher solubility in organic solvents.
About
CAS No
72-63-9
English Name
(17beta)-17-Hydroxy-17-methylandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one
Molecular Formula
C20H28O2
Molecular Weight
300.44 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CC[C@]2(C)O)CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]34C
InChIKey
XWALNWXLMVGSFR-HLXURNFRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
