Androsterolone
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients 2025-03-03
Catalog ID80018274
CAS NO.53-41-8
Purity 98%
MDL NumberMFCD00003618
EINEC200-173-4
Molecular formula C19H30O2
Molecular weight 290.4403
Melting point: 177~185°C
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Properties | Molecular formula: C19H30O2<br> Molecular weight: 286.44 |
| Physical Properties | Appearance: White crystalline powder<br> Melting point: 181–184°C<br> Solubility: Soluble in ethanol (1 mg/mL), insoluble in water |
| Mechanism of Action | Androsterone is a weak androgen with a potency that is about one-seventh that of testosterone. It is a metabolite of testosterone and has minor masculinizing effects. It also acts as a neurosteroid and putative pheromone. |
| Therapeutic Uses | Endocrine Studies: Used as a marker for testosterone metabolism.<br> Research: Investigated for its role in neurosteroid activity and potential pheromonal effects. |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -20°C. |
| Safety Information | WGK Germany: 3 (moderate water hazard).<br> RTECS: BV8053000.<br> Customs Code: 29379000. |
| Synonyms | 3α-Hydroxy-5α-androstan-17-one, Androstan-3α-ol-17-one, Androsterone, CIS-Androsterone. |
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