CAS 153-00-4: Methenolone
Description:Methenolone, also known as methenolone acetate or primobolan, is an anabolic steroid derived from dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is characterized by its low androgenic activity and moderate anabolic properties, making it popular among athletes and bodybuilders for muscle preservation and enhancement without significant water retention. Methenolone is available in both oral and injectable forms, with the acetate variant being the oral form. Its chemical structure features a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms, which contributes to its stability and resistance to metabolic breakdown. Methenolone is often used in cutting cycles to help maintain lean muscle mass while reducing body fat. It has a relatively low risk of side effects compared to other anabolic steroids, but potential adverse effects can still occur, including liver toxicity with excessive oral use and hormonal imbalances. Due to its anabolic properties, methenolone is classified as a controlled substance in many countries, and its use is prohibited in competitive sports by various regulatory bodies.
Formula:C20H30O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C20H30O2/c1-12-10-14(21)11-13-4-5-15-16-6-7-18(22)19(16,2)9-8-17(15)20(12,13)3/h10,13,15-18,22H,4-9,11H2,1-3H3/t13-,15-,16-,17-,18-,19-,20-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=ANJQEDFWRSLVBR-VHUDCFPWSA-N
SMILES:O=C1C=C(C)C2(C)C(C1)CCC3C2CCC4(C)C(O)CCC34
- Synonyms:
- (5Alpha,17Beta)-17-Hydroxy-1-Methylandrost-1-En-3-One
- (5Alpha,8Xi,9Xi,10Xi,13Xi,14Xi)-17-Hydroxy-1-Methylandrost-1-En-3-One
- (5α,17β)-17-Hydroxy-1-methylandrost-1-en-3-one
- 1-Methyl-5α-androst-1-en-17β-ol-3-one
- 1-Methyl-Δ<sup>1</sup>-androsten-17β-ol-3-one
- 17-Beta-Hydroxy-1-Methyl-5-Alpha-Androst-1-En-3-One
- 17β-Hydroxy-1-methyl-5α-androst-1-en-3-one
- 5α-Androst-1-en-3-one, 17β-hydroxy-1-methyl-
- Androst-1-en-3-one, 17-hydroxy-1-methyl-, (5α,17β)-
- Methenolon
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- Methenolone
- Metenolone
