Algestone

Name: Algestone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-027642

About Algestone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Algestone, a high-purity reference standard of Algestone registered under CAS number 595-77-7. Its molecular formula is C21H30O4 and its molecular weight is 346.5 g/mol. It is also known as Alphasone or 16alpha,17-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Laboratories use this Algestone standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Algestone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Algestone
Catalogue No.	VQ-027642
CAS Number	595-77-7
IUPAC name	(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,16R,17S)-17-acetyl-16,17-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₃₀O₄
Molecular weight	346.5 g/mol
Exact mass	346.2144
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CXDWHYOBSJTRJU-SRWWVFQWSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)[C@]1([C@@H](C[C@@H]2[C@@]1(CC[C@H]3[C@H]2CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)C)O)O
PubChem CID	11687

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	Alphasone, 16alpha,17-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-, (16alpha)-, (16alpha)-16,17-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Dihydroxyprogesterone, 16alpha,17-Dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3,20-dion, 16alpha,17alpha-dihydroxyprogesterone, 16a,17-Dihydroxyprogesterone, 4-Pregnen-16a,17a-diol-3,20-dione, (16a)-16,17-Dihydroxy-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Environmental hazard

Hazard statements

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P273, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Algestone?

The CAS Registry Number of Algestone is 595-77-7. It is also known as Alphasone, 16alpha,17-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 16,17-dihydroxy-, (16alpha)-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Algestone?

Algestone has the molecular formula C21H30O4 and a molecular weight of 346.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,16R,17S)-17-acetyl-16,17-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What is Algestone used for?

Algestone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Algestone. 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 Algestone can I order?

We supply Algestone 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 Algestone?

Yes. Every lot of Algestone 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 Algestone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Algestone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.