Androst-16-en-3-ol

CAS: 7148-51-8

Ref. 3D-FA17903

Product Information

• Name: Androst-16-en-3-ol
• Synonyms: (3b,5a)-Androst-16-en-3-ol5a-Androst-16-en-3b-ol3b-Hydroxy-5a-androst-16-ene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Androst-16-en-3-ol is a pheromone that is produced by male pigs and has been shown to be a potent stimulant of female pigs. It is also an anti-cancer agent that can inhibit the growth of human cancer cells in culture. Androst-16-en-3-ol has been shown to have high cytotoxicity against human testicular, prostate, breast, and colon cancer cells with IC50 values ranging from 0.1 to 2 microM. This chemical was also found to be a potent inhibitor of protein synthesis in all four cell lines tested. Androstenone can act as a chemical conjugate with sulphates or other molecules, which can be detected by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (LC/MS).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 274.44 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₉H₃₀O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Solid