5b-Androstan-3a,17b-diol

CAS: 1851-23-6

Ref. 3D-FA17909

Product Information

• Name: 5b-Androstan-3a,17b-diol
• Synonyms: (3a,5b,17b)-Androstane-3,17-diol5b-Androstane-3a,17b-diol3a,17b-Dihydroxyetiocholane, (3Alpha,5Beta,17Beta)-Androstane-3,17-Diol, (3α,5β,17β)-Androstane-3,17-diol, 3alpha,17beta-Dihydroxyetiocholane, 3α,17β-Dihydroxyetiocholane, 5Beta-Androstan-3A,17Beta-Diol, 5beta-Androstane-3alpha,17beta-diol, 5β-Androstane-3α,17β-diol, Androstane-3,17-diol, (3alpha,5beta,17beta)-, Androstane-3,17-diol, (3α,5β,17β)-, Etiocholan-3-Alpha,17-Beta-Diol, Etiocholanediol, beta-Androstane-3alpha,17beta-diol, β-Androstane-3α,17β-diol
• CAS: 1851-23-6

Description

5b-Androstan-3a,17b-diol is a synthetic compound that is structurally similar to the natural hormone estradiol. The biological function of 5β-androstan-3α,17β-diol is not well understood. It has been shown that this drug can be used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and arthritis. 5β-androstan-3α,17β-diol has also been shown to increase locomotor activity in mice by activating the central nervous system. This drug may be effective as a cancer treatment due to its ability to inhibit tumor growth.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 292.46 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₉H₃₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder