Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (16alpha)-16,17-Epoxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione (CAS: 1097-51-4)?
Answer
(16alpha)-16,17-Epoxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione (CAS: 1097-51-4) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research as a precursor for hormone-related drug development. It also finds applications in organic synthesis, biochemistry studies, and as a model compound for investigating steroid metabolism and reactivity.
About
CAS No
1097-51-4
English Name
(16alpha)-16,17-Epoxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
Molecular Formula
C21H28O3
Molecular Weight
328.45 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C12C(O1)CC3C2(CCC4C3CCC5=CC(=O)CCC45C)C
InChIKey
LHNVKVKZPHUYQO-SRWWVFQWSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
