ANDROSTENEDIOL

• IUPAC Name: 5-androstene-3β,17β-diol

• Synonyms: 5-A-Diol, 3β,17β-Androstenediol, Androst-5-ene-3β,17β-diol

• Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₃₀O₂

• Molecular Weight: 288.44 G/mol

2. Physical Properties

• Appearance: White To Off-white Crystalline Powder

• Solubility:

  • Soluble In Ethanol, Methanol, Chloroform

  • Slightly Soluble In Water

• Melting Point: 166–168 °C

• Optical Rotation: +13° To +17° (depending On Purity And Solvent)

3. Purity & Assay

• Assay (HPLC/GC): ≥ 98% (for API / Pharmaceutical Grade)

• Identification:

  • IR Spectrum Consistent With Standard

  • NMR (¹H And ¹³C) Confirmation

  • Mass Spectrometry Consistent With Molecular Weight