16-Dehydropregnenolone acetate (CAS 979-02-2, 16-DPA) is a steroid intermediate derived from pregnenolone. It serves as a key starting material for corticosteroids such as dexamethasone and betamethasone, as well as for 5α-reductase inhibitors and progestational agents. The compound also shows FXR antagonism and potential antihyperlipidemic and anticancer activities in research settings.
16-Dehydropregnenolone Acetate
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:979-02-2
Product Grade: Pharma grade
Purity / Assay: 98%
Molecular Formula:C₂₃H₃₂O₃
Molecular Weight:356.51
EINECS No.:213-558-7
Synonym(s):16-DPA; 16-Dehydropregnenolone acetate
16-Dehydropregnenolone acetate (CAS 979-02-2, 16-DPA) is a steroid intermediate derived from pregnenolone. It serves as a key starting material for corticosteroids such as dexamethasone and betamethasone, as well as for 5α-reductase inhibitors and progestational agents. The compound also shows FXR antagonism and potential antihyperlipidemic and anticancer activities in research settings.
1. Key intermediate for dexamethasone, betamethasone and related corticosteroids. 2. Building block for 5α-reductase inhibitors and hormonal therapeutics. 3. Intermediate for progestins, androgens and oestrogen-class steroid drugs. 4. Reference material for steroidal impurity and metabolic studies.
25kg/drum; 200kg/drum
CAS No.: 979-02-2
Product Name: 16-Dehydropregnenolone Acetate
Purity / Assay:98%
Molecular Formula:C₂₃H₃₂O₃
Molecular Weight:356.51
EINECS No.:213-558-7
Synonym(s):16-DPA; 16-Dehydropregnenolone acetate
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