Compound Q&A
What industries use (5alpha,17beta)-17-Hydroxyandrostan-3-one (CAS: 521-18-6)?
Answer
(5alpha,17beta)-17-Hydroxyandrostan-3-one is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for hormone-related research and development. It is also utilized in the production of certain steroid and hormonal drugs. Additionally, this compound may have applications in the field of chemical sensors and as a reagent in organic synthesis.
About
CAS No
521-18-6
English Name
(5alpha,17beta)-17-Hydroxyandrostan-3-one
Molecular Formula
C19H30O2
Molecular Weight
290.45 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@]12CCC(=O)C[C@@H]1CC[C@@H]3[C@@H]2CC[C@]4([C@H]3CC[C@@H]4O)C
InChIKey
NVKAWKQGWWIWPM-ABEVXSGRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
