Compound Q&A
What industries use (17beta)-3-Oxoandrost-4-ene-17-carboxylic acid (CAS: 302-97-6)?
Answer
(17beta)-3-Oxoandrost-4-ene-17-carboxylic acid is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of progestogens and other steroid hormones. It is also utilized in the sensor technology sector for developing highly sensitive detection systems due to its specific reactivity with certain biological molecules. Additionally, it plays a role in polymer science for the production of certain types of biodegradable polymers.
About
CAS No
302-97-6
English Name
(17beta)-3-Oxoandrost-4-ene-17-carboxylic acid
Molecular Formula
C20H28O3
Molecular Weight
316.44 g/mol
SMILES
CC12CCC3C(C1CCC2C(=O)O)CCC4=CC(=O)CCC34C
InChIKey
YQACAXHKQZCEOI-UDCWSGSHSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-01 13:51
