5α-Androst-16-en-3-one
SIGMA/A8008
Synonym: 16-(5α)Androsten-3-one; 3-Keto-5α,16-androstene; Androstenone
CAS Number: 18339-16-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C19H28O
Molecular Weight: 272.43
EC Number: 242-220-1
MDL Number: MFCD00010479
Linear Formula: C19H28O
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥98% (TLC) |
biological source | synthetic (organic) |
form | powder |
InChI | 1S/C19H28O/c1-18-9-3-4-16 |
InChI key | HFVMLYAGWXSTQI-QYXZOKGRSA |
mp | 140-145 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 200 |
shipped in | ambient |
SMILES string | [H][C@@]12CC[C@]3([H])[C@ |
solubility | dichloromethane: 9.80-10.20 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow |
storage temp. | room temp |
Application: | 5α-Androst-16-en-3-one has been used: • to quantify its concentration in various fat tissues • to study its trigeminal percept and implications on the rate of specific anosmia • to study the effects of immunocastration on meat quality and sensory properties of pork bellies |
General description: | 5α-Androst-16-en-3-one (androstenone) is a mammalian pheromone found in boar saliva, human sweat, and human urine. |
Packaging: | 25, 50 mg in poly bottle |
Packaging: | 5 mg in glass bottle |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
Purity | ≥98% (TLC) |
mp | 140-145 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | room temp |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |