CAS 6173-35-9

17β-Acetoxy-2α-bromo-5α-androstan-3-one

Description:

17β-Acetoxy-2α-bromo-5α-androstan-3-one, with the CAS number 6173-35-9, is a synthetic steroid compound that belongs to the class of androgens and anabolic steroids. It is characterized by the presence of an acetoxy group at the 17β position and a bromo substituent at the 2α position, which contribute to its biological activity. This compound is typically used in research settings to study its effects on androgen receptors and its potential applications in hormone replacement therapy or anabolic effects. Its structure includes a steroid backbone, which is common among androgens, and it exhibits lipophilic properties, allowing it to easily penetrate cell membranes. The compound's activity can be influenced by its stereochemistry and functional groups, making it a subject of interest in medicinal chemistry and pharmacology. Safety and handling precautions are essential when working with this compound, as with many synthetic steroids, due to potential hormonal effects and regulatory considerations.

Formula: C₂₁H₃₁BrO₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C21H31BrO3/c1-12(23)25-19-7-6-15-14-5-4-13-10-18(24)17(22)11-21(13,3)16(14)8-9-20(15,19)2/h13-17,19H,4-11H2,1-3H3/t13-,14-,15-,16-,17+,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=KIYCCKUSMYHYMN-LKIOEXHTSA-N

SMILES: C[C@@]12[C@@]3([C@]([C@]4([C@](C)(CC3)[C@@H](OC(C)=O)CC4)[H])(CC[C@]1(CC(=O)[C@H](Br)C2)[H])[H])[H]

Synonyms:

• (2α,5α,17β)-17-(Acetyloxy)-2-bromoandrostan-3-one
• 17β-Acetoxy-2α-bromo-5α-androstan-3-one
• Androstan-3-one, 17-(acetyloxy)-2-bromo-, (2α,5α,17β)-
• 2α-Bromo-17β-hydroxy-5α-androstan-3-one acetate
• 5α-Androstan-3-one, 2α-bromo-17β-hydroxy-, acetate

17b-Acetoxy-2a-bromo-5a-androstanone

Controlled Product

CAS: 6173-35-9

17b-Acetoxy-2a-bromo-5a-androstanone is a chemical that belongs to the class of hydroxysteroids. It is a potent aromatization agent and has been shown to increase the production of estradiol in human placental tissue. 17b-Acetoxy-2a-bromo-5a-androstanone also has been shown to be a potent inhibitor of bacterial growth, with an MIC90 of 0.1 micrograms per milliliter.

Formula: C₂₁H₃₁BrO₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 411.37 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FA16977