CAS 63-05-8: Androstenedione
Description:Androstenedione, with the CAS number 63-05-8, is a steroid hormone that serves as a precursor to both testosterone and estrogen. It is classified as an androgen and is produced primarily in the adrenal glands and gonads. This compound has a molecular formula of C19H26O2 and features a characteristic steroid structure, which includes four fused carbon rings. Androstenedione is typically found in a white crystalline form and is slightly soluble in water but more soluble in organic solvents. It plays a significant role in the biosynthesis of sex hormones and is involved in various physiological processes, including the regulation of libido and muscle mass. In the context of sports and bodybuilding, androstenedione has been used as a dietary supplement to enhance performance, although its use is controversial and banned in many competitive sports due to potential side effects and health risks. Additionally, its levels can be influenced by factors such as age, sex, and overall health.
Formula:C19H26O2
InChI:InChI=1S/C19H26O2/c1-18-9-7-13(20)11-12(18)3-4-14-15-5-6-17(21)19(15,2)10-8-16(14)18/h11,14-16H,3-10H2,1-2H3/t14-,15-,16-,18-,19-/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=AEMFNILZOJDQLW-QAGGRKNESA-N
SMILES:O=C1C=C2CCC3C4CCC(=O)C4(C)CCC3C2(C)CC1
- Synonyms:
- 17-Ketotestosterone
- 3,17-Dioxoandrost-4-ene
- 4-Ad
- 4-Androstene-3,17-dione
- 4AD
- Androst-4-Eno-3,17-Diona
- Androst-4-en-3,17-dion
- Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione
- Androstenedione
- Fecundin
- See more synonyms
- Nsc 9563
- Skf 2170
- Δ4-Androstene-3,17-dione
- Δ<sup>4</sup>-Androstene-3,17-dione
