5α-Androstane-3α,17β-diol
SIGMA/A7755
Synonym: 3α,17β-Dihydroxy-5α-androstane; Dihydroandrosterone
CAS Number: 1852-53-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C19H32O2
Molecular Weight: 292.46
EC Number: 217-447-4
MDL Number: MFCD00003676
Linear Formula: C19H32O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98% (TLC) |
| drug control | USDEA Schedule III; Home Office Schedule 4.2; regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C19H32O2/c1-18-9-7-13( |
| InChI key | CBMYJHIOYJEBSB-KHOSGYARSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| SMILES string | [H][C@@]12CC[C@@]3([H])[C |
| solubility | methanol: 19.60-20.40 mg/mL, clear, colorless |
| storage temp. | room temp |
| technique(s) | toxicology assay: suitable |
| Application: | 5α-Androstane-3α,17β-diol (dihydroandrosterone) is a testosterone metabolite. Dihyroandrosterone inhibited the cell growth of seven cancer cell lines while showing weak toxicity on normal cell lines. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Dihydroandrosterone is a testosterone metabolite; affects sperm maturation and survival. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H351 - H360FD |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P308 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
| Storage Temp. | room temp |
| UNSPSC | 51111800 |


