Compound Q&A
How is Nandrolone (CAS: 434-22-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
Nandrolone is typically synthesized via controlled reduction of androst-4-ene-3,17-dione using a hydrogenation catalyst like palladium on carbon. Common synthetic routes involve the condensation of acetylene with an appropriate starting material followed by reduction and subsequent aromatization. This process yields Nandrolone with a high degree of purity and selectivity.
About
CAS No
434-22-0
English Name
Nandrolone
Molecular Formula
C18H26O2
Molecular Weight
274.4 g/mol
SMILES
O([H])[C@@]1([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])C4=C([H])C(C([H])([H])C([H])([H])[C@]4([H])[C@@]3([H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])[C@@]21C([H])([H])[H])=O
InChIKey
NPAGDVCDWIYMMC-IZPLOLCNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 19:18
