Compound Q&A
What industries use 3-Hydroxyandrost-1-en-17-one (CAS: 76822-24-7)?
Answer
3-Hydroxyandrost-1-en-17-one is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of steroid hormones and progestins. It is also utilized in the production of certain agrochemicals and in research for its hormonal properties. Additionally, it has applications in the cosmetic industry for the development of skin care products with hormonal effects.
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
