17-epi-Testosterone

• Catalog No.: T155005
• CAS Number: 481-30-1
• M. F.: C19H28O2
• M. W.: 288.42442
• Storage: Refrigerator

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: (1S,2R,10R,11S,14R,15S)-14-hydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^2,^7.0^1^1,^1^5]heptadec-6-en-5-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: epitestosterone
• Synonyms: (17α)-17-Ηydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one; 4-Androstene-17α-ol-3-one; Isotestosterone; 17-Epitestosterone; 17α-cis-Testosterone; 17α-Testosterone; NSC 26499; cis-Testosterone

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 481-30-1

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
• Melting Point: 218-220°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Storage Condition: Refrigerator

DETAILS

Description (English)

Testosterone and epitestosterone are endogenous steroids that differ in the configuration of the hydroxyl-bearing carbon at C-17. Testosterone is the predominant male sex hormone, whereas the role of epitestosterone is largely unclear. In humans, both and

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