5α-Androstenone

• CAT Number: R060103
• CAS Number: 18339-16-7
• Molecular Formula: C19H28O
• Molecular Weight: 272.43
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (5α)-Androst-16-en-3-one; Androstenone; 16,(5α)-Androsten-3-one; 5α-Androst-16-ene-3-one; E 282
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (5S,8R,9S,10S,13R,14S)-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H28O/c1-18-9-3-4-16(18)15-6-5-13-12-14(20)7-11-19(13,2)17(15)8-10-18/h3,9,13,15-17H,4-8,10-12H2,1-2H3/t13-,15-,16-,17-,18-,19-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: HFVMLYAGWXSTQI-QYXZOKGRSA-N
• SMILES: CC12CCC3C(C1CC=C2)CCC4C3(CCC(=O)C4)C

5α-Androstenone(CAT: R060103) is a steroid hormone and a pheromone primarily found in male mammals, particularly in the secretions of boars. It is a metabolite of testosterone and plays a role in animal behavior, including attracting females and marking territory. In humans, it is associated with body odor and can elicit different olfactory responses, ranging from pleasant to unpleasant depending on the individual’s genetic makeup. In addition to its pheromonal properties, 5α-Androstenone is studied in the context of steroid metabolism and endocrinology, particularly for its role in androgen signaling pathways. It is also of interest in the agricultural industry, where it is researched to control boar taint in meat production.