6a-Hydroxytestosterone

Name: 6a-Hydroxytestosterone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-034153

About 6a-Hydroxytestosterone

6a-Hydroxytestosterone (CAS 2944-87-8) is a metabolite or degradation product of Testosterone offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C19H28O3 and its molecular weight is 304.4 g/mol. Common synonyms include 6alpha-Hydroxytestosterone and 6alpha,17beta-dihydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

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

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 6a-Hydroxytestosterone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Testosterone

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6a-Hydroxytestosterone
Catalogue No.	VQ-034153
CAS Number	2944-87-8
IUPAC name	(6S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-6,17-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₁₉H₂₈O₃
Molecular weight	304.4 g/mol
Exact mass	304.2038
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XSEGWEUVSZRCBC-QXROXWLYSA-N
SMILES	C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2O)C[C@@H](C4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)O
PubChem CID	12073407

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H332Harmful if inhaled
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P317, P318, P321, P330, P362 + P364, 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 6a-Hydroxytestosterone?

The CAS Registry Number of 6a-Hydroxytestosterone is 2944-87-8. It is also known as 6alpha-Hydroxytestosterone, 6alpha,17beta-dihydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one, 4-androstene-6alpha,17beta-diol-3-one.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6a-Hydroxytestosterone?

6a-Hydroxytestosterone has the molecular formula C19H28O3 and a molecular weight of 304.4 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-6,17-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What is 6a-Hydroxytestosterone used for?

6a-Hydroxytestosterone 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 6a-Hydroxytestosterone can I order?

We supply 6a-Hydroxytestosterone 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 6a-Hydroxytestosterone?

Yes. Every lot of 6a-Hydroxytestosterone 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 6a-Hydroxytestosterone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6a-Hydroxytestosterone 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.