Description
IUPAC Name: 1-[(3S,8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-3-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]ethanone
InChI: InChI=1S/C21H32O2/c1-13(22)17-6-7-18-16-5-4-14-12-15(23)8-10-20(14,2)19(16)9-11-21(17,18)3/h4,15-19,23H,5-12H2,1-3H3/t15-,16-,17+,18-,19-,20-,21+/m0/s1
InChIKey: ORNBQBCIOKFOEO-QGVNFLHTSA-N
Canonical SMILES: CC(=O)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC=C4C3(CCC(C4)O)C)C
Isomeric SMILES: CC(=O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CC=C4[C@@]3(CC[C@@H](C4)O)C)C
Synonyms: pregnenolone; 145-13-1; 3beta-Hydroxypregn-5-en-20-one; Arthenolone; Pregnetan; Pregneton; Pregnolon; Prenolon; …
Botanical Source:
Pregnenolone is a crucial endogenous steroid hormone and neurosteroid that serves as a key precursor in the biosynthesis of most steroid hormones. Our high-purity pregnenolone is meticulously isolated and purified to meet the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical research and development.
Technical Specifications
– Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₃₂O₂
– Molecular Weight: 316.5 g/mol
– CAS Number: 145-13-1
– Purity: ≥98%
– Appearance: White or off-white crystalline powder
– Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, DMSO, and other organic solvents
Applications in Pharmaceutical Research
Steroid Hormone Research
– Essential precursor for studying steroid hormone biosynthesis pathways
– Valuable tool in investigating hormone-dependent conditions
– Critical component in endocrinological research
Neurological Studies
– Important neurosteroid for brain function research
– Supports studies on memory and cognitive function
– Valuable in neurodegenerative disease research
Drug Development
– Key compound for developing hormone-based therapeutics
– Essential in studying steroid hormone regulation
– Useful in developing treatments for endocrine disorders
Quality Assurance
Each batch of our pregnenolone undergoes rigorous quality control testing to ensure:
– Consistent high purity
– Structural verification through advanced analytical methods
– Compliance with pharmaceutical research standards
– Full documentation and certificates of analysis
Storage and Handling
– Store at -20°C under dry conditions
– Protect from light and moisture
– Stable for 2 years when properly stored
Research Applications
– Hormone replacement therapy studies
– Cognitive enhancement research
– Neuroprotective mechanism investigations
– Steroidogenesis pathway studies
– Anti-aging research
Contact our technical support team for detailed specifications and custom requirements.