Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (17beta)-17-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one (CAS: 58-22-0)?
Answer
(17beta)-17-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one (CAS: 58-22-0) is primarily used in pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of progestin-based drugs, including hormonal contraceptives and corticosteroids. It also serves as a precursor in the production of androgenic compounds and is utilized in biochemical studies to investigate steroid metabolism. Its applications extend to industrial chemistry and laboratory settings for compound development and testing.
About
CAS No
58-22-0
English Name
(17beta)-17-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one
Molecular Formula
C19H28O2
Molecular Weight
288.43 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2O)CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C
InChIKey
MUMGGOZAMZWBJJ-DYKIIFRCSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 08:30
