Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 17-Hydroxy-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-21-yl acetate (CAS: 640-87-9)?
Answer
17-Hydroxy-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-21-yl acetate (CAS: 640-87-9) is a colorless crystalline compound with a molecular weight of approximately 391.42 g/mol. It is highly soluble in organic solvents like methanol and ethyl acetate. The compound shows moderate reactivity towards nucleophiles and can undergo ester hydrolysis. It is stable under normal conditions but should be stored away from strong acids and bases to avoid degradation.
About
CAS No
640-87-9
English Name
17-Hydroxy-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-21-yl acetate
Molecular Formula
C23H32O5
Molecular Weight
388.5 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)OCC(=O)[C@@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C
InChIKey
HPAKILCZTKWIFK-JZTHCNPZSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 15:15
