Compound Q&A
How is (3beta)-3-Hydroxy(2,2,3,4,4,6-~2~H_6_)androst-5-en-17-one (CAS: 1261254-39-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
(3beta)-3-Hydroxy(2,2,3,4,4,6-~2~H_6_)androst-5-en-17-one is synthesized through a multi-step process involving the reduction of androst-5-en-17-one followed by a hydroxylation step. Common catalysts include palladium or rhodium on a suitable support. The overall yield is moderate, around 50-70%, and the reaction is selective towards the desired product under optimized conditions.
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CAS No
1261254-39-0
English Name
(3beta)-3-Hydroxy(2,2,3,4,4,6-~2~H_6_)androst-5-en-17-one
Molecular Formula
C19H22D6O2
Molecular Weight
294.47 g/mol
SMILES
[2H]C1=C2[C@](CC([C@](C2([2H])[2H])([2H])O)([2H])[2H])([C@H]3CC[C@]4([C@H]([C@@H]3C1)CCC4=O)C)C
InChIKey
FMGSKLZLMKYGDP-BQXVJGQMSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-17 01:51
