Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (17alpha)-17-Hydroxy-17-methylandrost-4-en-3-one (CAS: 58-18-4)?
Answer
(17alpha)-17-Hydroxy-17-methylandrost-4-en-3-one (CAS: 58-18-4) is primarily used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research. It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various steroid hormones and has applications in the development of anabolic agents. Additionally, it is used in laboratory settings for studying metabolic pathways and steroid metabolism.
About
CAS No
58-18-4
English Name
(17alpha)-17-Hydroxy-17-methylandrost-4-en-3-one
Molecular Formula
C20H30O2
Molecular Weight
302.46 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@]12CCC(=O)C=C1CC[C@@H]3[C@@H]2CC[C@]4([C@H]3CC[C@]4(C)O)C
InChIKey
GCKMFJBGXUYNAG-HLXURNFRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
