2-Methyl-5α-androst-2-en-17-one CAS 32300-87-1

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.32300-87-1
Molecular FormulaC20H30O
Molecular Weight286.45 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

2-Methyl-5α-androst-2-en-17-one CAS 32300-87-1 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C20H30O, 2-Methyl-5α-androst-2-en-17-one contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 286.45 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

CATO supplies 2-Methyl-5α-androst-2-en-17-one (CAS 32300-87-1), a certified reference material (molecular formula C20H30O, MW 286.45 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 2-Methyl-5α-androst-2-en-17-one meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC20H30O
Molecular Weight286.45 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityLight-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1966

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