Compound Q&A
What is (3beta)-3-Hydroxyandrost-5-ene-7,17-dione (CAS: 566-19-8)?
Answer
(3beta)-3-Hydroxyandrost-5-ene-7,17-dione, with CAS number 566-19-8, is a steroid compound that serves as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of sex hormones. It has the molecular formula C19H28O3 and is characterized by its hydroxyl group at the 3beta position and ketone groups at positions 7 and 17. This compound is commonly used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research due to its structural versatility.
About
CAS No
566-19-8
English Name
(3beta)-3-Hydroxyandrost-5-ene-7,17-dione
Molecular Formula
C19H26O3
Molecular Weight
302.41 g/mol
SMILES
O=C([C@@]1([H])[C@]2([H])CC3)C=C4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]1([H])CC[C@]2(C)C3=O
InChIKey
KPRGOTLNGIBVFL-GINZOMEDSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:09
