Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of (5alpha)-Androst-16-en-3-one (CAS: 18339-16-7)?
Answer
(5alpha)-Androst-16-en-3-one (CAS: 18339-16-7) is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of testosterone and other androgenic steroids. It is also utilized in research and industrial applications as a starting material for steroid derivatives.
About
CAS No
18339-16-7
English Name
(5alpha)-Androst-16-en-3-one
Molecular Formula
C19H28O
Molecular Weight
272.43 g/mol
SMILES
CC12CCC3C(C1CC=C2)CCC4C3(CCC(=O)C4)C
InChIKey
HFVMLYAGWXSTQI-QYXZOKGRSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 07:38
