5α-Pregnane-3α,17α-diol-20-one CAS 6890-65-9

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.6890-65-9
Molecular FormulaC21H34O3
Molecular Weight334.49 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

5α-Pregnane-3α,17α-diol-20-one CAS 6890-65-9 chemical structure

Description

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

5α-Pregnane-3α,17α-diol-20-one (CAS 6890-65-9), molecular formula C21H34O3 and molecular weight 334.49 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 5α-Pregnane-3α,17α-diol-20-one (C21H34O3) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 5.0, corresponding to approximately 5 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 334.49 g/mol, it falls into the moderately-high-molecular-weight range. The high carbon-to-hydrogen ratio imparts good lipophilicity, allowing liquid-liquid extraction with non-polar solvents such as n-hexane or ethyl acetate.

CATO manufactures 5α-Pregnane-3α,17α-diol-20-one under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC21H34O3
Molecular Weight334.49 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep sealed and dry
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1958

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