6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione

Name: 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049273

About 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione

Listed under CAS 5949-49-5, 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione is a metabolite or degradation product of Norethindrone available from Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C18H24O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 288.4 g/mol. It is also known as 6beta-Hydroxyestr-4-ene-3,17-dione or Estr-4-ene-3,17-dione, 6-hydroxy-, (6beta)-.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Norethindrone, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Norethindrone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Norethindrone.

Norethindrone impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione
Catalogue No.	VQ-049273
CAS Number	5949-49-5
IUPAC name	(6R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-6-hydroxy-13-methyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₈H₂₄O₃
Molecular weight	288.4 g/mol
Exact mass	288.1725
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	FCGVJIQPGVYHQN-QRJTWQJVSA-N
SMILES	C[C@]12CC[C@@H]3[C@H]4CCC(=O)C=C4[C@@H](C[C@H]3[C@@H]1CCC2=O)O
PubChem CID	151288

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione is 5949-49-5. It is also known as 6beta-Hydroxyestr-4-ene-3,17-dione, Estr-4-ene-3,17-dione, 6-hydroxy-, (6beta)-, 6-hydroxyestr-4-ene-3,17-dione.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione?

6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione has the molecular formula C18H24O3 and a molecular weight of 288.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-6-hydroxy-13-methyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione.

What is 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione used for?

6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Norethindrone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione can I order?

We supply 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione?

Yes. Every lot of 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 6-β-Hydroxy-19-Norandrostenedione worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.