2α-Methylandrosterone

Name: 2α-Methylandrosterone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-044543

About 2α-Methylandrosterone

Listed under CAS 6961-54-2, 2α-Methylandrosterone is a carbonyl building block available from Vaqora Chemicals. With the molecular formula C20H32O2, it has a molar mass of 304.5 g/mol. Common synonyms include 2alpha-Methylandrosterone and 2|A-Methyl androsterone.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2α-Methylandrosterone in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2α-Methylandrosterone
Catalogue No.	VQ-044543
CAS Number	6961-54-2
IUPAC name	(2R,3S,5S,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S)-3-hydroxy-2,10,13-trimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one
Molecular formula	C₂₀H₃₂O₂
Molecular weight	304.5 g/mol
Exact mass	304.2402
InChIKey	FDGQIVOIHOIMNK-URBDGJAYSA-N
SMILES	C[C@@H]1C[C@]2([C@@H](CC[C@@H]3[C@@H]2CC[C@]4([C@H]3CCC4=O)C)C[C@@H]1O)C
PubChem CID	247863

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	4.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	2alpha-Methylandrosterone, 2alpha-Methyl-5alpha-androstan-3alpha-ol-17-one, 3alpha-Hydroxy-2alpha-methyl-5alpha-androstan-17-one, (2alpha,3alpha,5alpha)-3-Hydroxy-2-methylandrostan-17-one, Androstan-17-one, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-, (2alpha,3alpha,5alpha)-, 2, A-Methyl androsterone, (5alpha)-3alpha-hydroxy-2alpha-methyl-androstan-17-one, 2alpha-methyl Androsterone, 2a-Methyl-5a-androstan-3a-ol-17one, 2alpha-Methyl-5alpha-androstan-3alpha-ol-17-one degrees

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P280, P318, P405, 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 2α-Methylandrosterone?

The CAS Registry Number of 2α-Methylandrosterone is 6961-54-2. It is also known as 2alpha-Methylandrosterone, 2alpha-Methyl-5alpha-androstan-3alpha-ol-17-one, 3alpha-Hydroxy-2alpha-methyl-5alpha-androstan-17-one.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2α-Methylandrosterone?

2α-Methylandrosterone has the molecular formula C20H32O2 and a molecular weight of 304.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (2R,3S,5S,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S)-3-hydroxy-2,10,13-trimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2α-Methylandrosterone can I order?

We supply 2α-Methylandrosterone, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2α-Methylandrosterone?

Yes. Every lot of 2α-Methylandrosterone 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 2α-Methylandrosterone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2α-Methylandrosterone 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.