Compound Q&A
How is (17beta)-3-Oxoestra-4,6-dien-17-yl acetate (CAS: 2590-41-2) typically synthesized?
Answer
The compound (17beta)-3-Oxoestra-4,6-dien-17-yl acetate is typically synthesized through esterification of 17-oxoestradi-1,3,5(10)-trien-17-ol with acetic anhydride in the presence of a catalytic amount of a strong acid like sulfuric acid. This reaction requires careful temperature control to achieve high yield and selectivity. The purity of the final product can be confirmed using GC-MS or HPLC analysis.
About
CAS No
2590-41-2
English Name
(17beta)-3-Oxoestra-4,6-dien-17-yl acetate
Molecular Formula
C20H26O3
Molecular Weight
314.43 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)OC1CCC2C1(CCC3C2C=CC4=CC(=O)CCC34)C
InChIKey
OGUASZAAVFYYIL-XGXHKTLJSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
