6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione

About 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione

6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione is a metabolite or degradation product of Testosterone carrying the CAS registry number 63-00-3. The compound has the formula C19H26O3, corresponding to a molecular weight of 302.4 g/mol. Common synonyms include 6-beta-Hydroxy androstenedione and 6beta-hydroxyandrostenedione.

It is supplied as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is used in metabolite identification, stability-indicating method development and impurity profiling of Testosterone, as well as in QC testing and ANDA/DMF documentation. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione
Catalogue No.	VQ-043780
CAS Number	63-00-3
IUPAC name	(6R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-6-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione
Molecular formula	C₁₉H₂₆O₃
Molecular weight	302.4 g/mol
Exact mass	302.1882
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WVAMBAWFDOYFOD-DQXCSHPPSA-N
SMILES	C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CCC2=O)C[C@H](C4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)O
PubChem CID	65544

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 3
TPSA	54.4 Å²
Synonyms	6-beta-Hydroxy androstenedione, 6beta-hydroxyandrostenedione, 6beta-Hydroxy-4-androstene-3,17-dione, 6-Hydroxy-4-androstene-3,17-dione, Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, 6-hydroxy-, (6beta)-, 6Beta-hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione, 6b-Hydroxy Androstenedione, Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, 6-hydroxy-, (6.beta.)-, 6, A-Hydroxy Androstenedione, 4-Androsten-6.beta.-ol-3,17-dione

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 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione?

The CAS Registry Number of 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione is 63-00-3. It is also known as 6-beta-Hydroxy androstenedione, 6beta-hydroxyandrostenedione, 6beta-Hydroxy-4-androstene-3,17-dione.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione?

6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione has the molecular formula C19H26O3 and a molecular weight of 302.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-6-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione.

What is 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione used for?

6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Testosterone. 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 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione can I order?

We supply 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione 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 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione?

Yes. Every lot of 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione 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 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 6β-Hydroxy-androst-4-ene-3,17-dione worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.