Androstenedione

Description

Androstenedione · CAS 63-05-8 · C19H26O2. UNII 409J2J96VR. Melting Point: 158; Melting Point: 170 - 173 °C; Solubility: 57.8.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	63-05-8
PubChem CID	6128
Molecular formula	C19H26O2
IUPAC name	(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione
UNII (FDA)	409J2J96VR

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	286.4
XLogP3	2.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	286.193280068
Monoisotopic Mass	286.193280068
Topological Polar Surface Area	34.1
Heavy Atom Count	21
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Melting Point	158
Melting Point	170 - 173 °C
Solubility	57.8
Solubility	0.0578 mg/mL
LogP	2.75
LogP	log Kow = 2.75
Collision Cross Section	182.8 Ų [M+H]+
Collision Cross Section	203.4 Ų [M+Na]+
Collision Cross Section	172.5 Ų [M+H]+

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid
• Crystals from hexane
• Decomposes at 200 °C before boiling
• 173-174 °C (crystals from hexane)
• Melting point: 143 °C (alpha form), 173 (beta form)
• Melting point: 172 °C, OECD Guideline 102 (Melting point / Melting Range)

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302 (97.9%), H351 (95.8%), H360 (93.8%), H362 (95.8%)

Documented Uses

• Anabolic steroids /including 4-androstenedione (DEA Code Number: 4000) are Schedule III controlled substances.
• Schedule III Controlled Substance: (A) The drug or other substance has a potential for abuse less than the drugs or other substances in schedules I and II. (B) The drug or other substance has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. (C) Abuse of the drug or other substance may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
• Androstenedione (Anabolic steroids (DEA Code Number 4000)) is a Schedule III controlled substance
• Synthetic analogs of androgens have been used by professional, as well as amateur, athletes for possible performance enhancement.
• Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004. Public Law 108-358 (October 22, 2004)... includes /androstenedione/ as an anabolic steroid
• Schedule III - Substances in the DEA Schedule III have a potential for abuse less than substances in Schedules I or II and abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

Synonyms

androstenedione; Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione; 4-Androstene-3,17-dione; 63-05-8; 4-Androstenedione; Androtex; delta-4-Androstenedione; 3,17-Dioxoandrost-4-ene; SKF 2170; delta-4-Androsten-3,17-dione; DTXSID8024523; NSC 9563; delta(sup 4)-Androstene-3,17-dione; NSC-9563; (8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3,17-dione; CHEBI:16422

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Androstenedione?

CAS 63-05-8; molecular formula C19H26O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Androstenedione known by?

androstenedione, Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, 4-Androstene-3,17-dione, 63-05-8, 4-Androstenedione, Androtex.

Is Androstenedione classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H351, H360, H362.

What are the key physical properties of Androstenedione?

Melting Point: 158; Melting Point: 170 - 173 °C; Solubility: 57.8; Solubility: 0.0578 mg/mL.

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