Epiandrosterone, CAS No. 481-29-8

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481-29-8

Catalog No. EBD2157888

CAS 481-29-8

Name Epiandrosterone

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3beta-Hydroxy-5alpha-androstan-17-one 5alpha-Androstan-3beta-ol-17-one Isoandrosterone trans-Androsterone 3-hydroxyandrostan-17-one (3beta)-3-hydroxyandrostan-17-one (3beta,5alpha)-3-hydroxyandrostan-17-one (3beta,5alpha,14beta)-3-hydroxyandrostan-17-one (3beta,5alpha,9beta,14beta)-3-hydroxyandrostan-17-one (3beta,5alpha,9beta)-3-hydroxyandrostan-17-one Epiandrosterone

Molecular Formula: C19H30O2

Molecular Weight: 290.44

MDL Number: MFCD00064134

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > APIs and Their Salts > Endocrine & Metabolic Drugs Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Phytochemicals and Natural Products

Product Description:

Epiandrosterone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone, specifically a 3β-hydroxy-5α-androstane derivative. It is an endogenous metabolite of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and testosterone, and it can be converted to androsterone. Structurally, it is an isomer of androsterone, differing in the configuration of the hydroxyl group at the C-3 position. Its primary significance lies in the field of endocrinology and metabolism. Epiandrosterone has been studied for its potential anabolic and androgenic activities, albeit weaker than testosterone. It has been investigated as a precursor in steroid synthesis and as a reference standard in analytical chemistry for the detection and quantification of steroid metabolites in biological samples, such as urine and serum, which is crucial for diagnosing endocrine disorders and monitoring hormone levels. As a natural steroid metabolite, it is also relevant in the study of plant-derived sterols and their biological effects. It serves as a key compound in research related to steroid biochemistry, metabolic pathways, and the development of analytical methods in clinical and forensic toxicology.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 172-174 °C

Boiling Point: 413.1 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 176.4 °C

Density: 1.085 g/cm3

Solubility: practically insoluble

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to off-white crystalline powder