3β-Acetoxy-5α-androstan-17β-ol

• CAT Number: R065677
• CAS Number: 3090-70-8
• Molecular Formula: C21H34O3
• Molecular Weight: 334.50
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: [(3S,5S,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl] acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C21H34O3/c1-13(22)24-15-8-10-20(2)14(12-15)4-5-16-17-6-7-19(23)21(17,3)11-9-18(16)20/h14-19,23H,4-12H2,1-3H3/t14-,15-,16-,17-,18-,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: MENYRVLDWKVWLK-QKSWPAOXSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)O[C@H]1CC[C@]2([C@H](C1)CC[C@@H]3[C@@H]2CC[C@]4([C@H]3CC[C@@H]4O)C)C

3β-Acetoxy-5α-androstan-17β-ol(CAT: R065677) is a synthetic derivative of androstan, a steroid structure that forms the backbone of many biologically active steroid hormones. This compound features an acetoxy group at the 3β position, which can influence its biological activity and metabolism. It is primarily used in biochemical and pharmacological research to study the mechanisms of steroid action, steroid metabolism, and the synthesis of related steroid compounds. Its structural similarity to naturally occurring steroids makes it a useful tool in exploring receptor interactions, enzyme functions, and the development of steroid-based therapies. This compound is particularly relevant in the fields of endocrinology and medicinal chemistry.