Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Androstan-17-one, 3-hydroxy-, (3b,5a)- (CAS: 481-29-8)?
Answer
Androstan-17-one, 3-hydroxy-, (3b,5a)- (CAS: 481-29-8) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a precursor for synthesizing anabolic steroids and hormone-related medications. It also serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis and is studied for its biological activity in endocrinology and metabolic research. Its applications are limited to controlled laboratory or industrial settings due to regulatory restrictions.
About
CAS No
481-29-8
English Name
Androstan-17-one, 3-hydroxy-, (3b,5a)-
Molecular Formula
C19H30O2
Molecular Weight
290.44 g/mol
SMILES
O[C@H]1CC[C@]2([C@H](C1)CC[C@@H]1[C@@H]2CC[C@]2([C@H]1CCC2=O)C)C
InChIKey
QGXBDMJGAMFCBF-LUJOEAJASA-N
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