Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 3-Hydroxyandrost-1-en-17-one (CAS: 76822-24-7)?
Answer
3-Hydroxyandrost-1-en-17-one is a steroid compound. It is a white or off-white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 324.47 g/mol. The compound is slightly soluble in water and ethanol but more soluble in organic solvents like methanol and acetone. It is known for its reactivity towards nucleophiles and can undergo hydrolysis under basic conditions. It is also prone to oxidation)
About
CAS No
76822-24-7
English Name
3-Hydroxyandrost-1-en-17-one
Molecular Formula
C19H28O2
Molecular Weight
288.43 g/mol
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CCC2=O)CCC4[C@@]3(C=CC(C4)O)C
InChIKey
DYMROBVXGSLPAY-OFLQVFCSSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-10 19:33
