d3-Epitestosterone

• CAT Number: M012048
• CAS Number: 171199-96-5
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: d3-Epitestosterone
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-16,16,17-trideuterio-17-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C19H28O2/c1-18-9-7-13(20)11-12(18)3-4-14-15-5-6-17(21)19(15,2)10-8-16(14)18/h11,14-17,21H,3-10H2,1-2H3/t14-,15-,16-,17+,18-,19-/m0/s1/i6D2,17D
• InChIKey: MUMGGOZAMZWBJJ-ZWGJEZJDSA-N
• SMILES: [2H][C@@]1([C@]2(CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]2CC1([2H])[2H])CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)C)O

d3-Epitestosterone is a deuterated form of epitestosterone, where three hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium. This isotopically labeled compound is used in endocrinological research, particularly in the study of steroid metabolism and the detection of testosterone doping in sports. The deuterium labeling allows for precise differentiation and tracking in mass spectrometry, making it an essential tool for investigating the natural ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone (T/E ratio) in the body. Researchers utilize d3-Epitestosterone to better understand the metabolic pathways of androgens, contributing to advancements in both clinical diagnostics and anti-doping efforts.