16 DPA

16-DPA (16-Dehydropregnenolone Acetate) is a synthetic steroidal compound widely used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical research and steroid hormone synthesis.

  • Molecular Formula: C23H32O3
  • Molecular Weight: 356.51 g/mol
  • InChI Key: MZWRIOUCMXPLKV-VMNVZBNLSA-N
  • Grade: Research / Pharmaceutical Intermediate

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Description

Product Description

16-DPA (16-Dehydropregnenolone Acetate) is a synthetic steroidal compound widely used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical research and the synthesis of steroid hormones and related derivatives. It belongs to the pregnane class of steroids and is valued for its well-defined chemical structure and reactivity in downstream synthesis.

Due to its versatility, 16-DPA is commonly employed in medicinal chemistry, process development, and research focused on corticosteroids, progestins, and other steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Chemical Information

  • Chemical Name: 16-Dehydropregnenolone Acetate
  • Synonyms: Pregnadienolone Acetate; (-)-16-Dehydropregnenolone Acetate
  • Molecular Formula: C23H32O3
  • Molecular Weight: 356.506 g/mol
  • InChI Key: MZWRIOUCMXPLKV-VMNVZBNLSA-N

Applications

  • Intermediate in the synthesis of steroid hormones
  • Pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry research
  • Process development and scale-up studies
  • Analytical and reference standard applications

Handling & Storage

This material should be handled by trained professionals using appropriate laboratory safety procedures. Store in a cool, dry environment, protected from light and moisture, to preserve chemical stability.

Supply & Usage Information

Supplied strictly for research, analytical, and industrial use. Not intended for direct human or veterinary consumption. Documentation and custom quantities are available upon request.

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