Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (3beta,17beta)-Androst-5-ene-3,17-diol (CAS: 521-17-5)?
Answer
(3beta,17beta)-Androst-5-ene-3,17-diol is primarily used as a starting material in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of corticosteroids and sex hormones. In the food industry, it is used as a cholesterol-lowering agent in margarines and other food products. Additionally, it has applications in research as a model compound for studying steroid biology.
About
CAS No
521-17-5
English Name
(3beta,17beta)-Androst-5-ene-3,17-diol
Molecular Formula
C19H30O2
Molecular Weight
290.45 g/mol
SMILES
CC12CCC3C(C1CCC2O)CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C
InChIKey
QADHLRWLCPCEKT-LOVVWNRFSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-27 20:22