Title: Stanolone
CAS Registry Number: 521-18-6
CAS Name: (5a,17b)-17-Hydroxyandrostan-3-one
Synonyms: 17b-hydroxy-3-androstanone; 3-oxo-17b-hydroxyandrostane; androstan-17b-ol-3-one; 4-dihydrotestosterone; androstanolone
Trademarks: Anabolex (Samil); Andractim (Besins-Iscovesco); Androlone (Orma)
Molecular Formula: C19H30O2
Molecular Weight: 290.44
Percent Composition: C 78.57%, H 10.41%, O 11.02%
Literature References: Prepd by hydrogenation of testosterone: Butenandt
et al., Ber. 68, 2097 (1935); from dehydroepiandrosterone: Ruzicka, Kagi,
Helv. Chim. Acta 20, 1557 (1937); Ruzicka
et al., ibid. 24, 1151 (1941); from 3,17-androstandione: Oliveto, Hershburg,
US 2927921 (1960 to Schering).
Properties: Crystals from ethyl acetate + hexane. Sublimes0.01 135°. mp 181°. [a]D20 +32.4° (alcohol). Infrared absorption data:
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 75, 903 (1953). Sol in acetone, ether, alcohol, ethyl acetate. Practically insol in water.
Melting point: mp 181°
Optical Rotation: [a]D20 +32.4° (alcohol)
NOTE: This is a controlled substance (anabolic steroid):
21 CFR, 1308.13, as defined in 1300.01.
Therap-Cat: Androgen.
Keywords: Androgen.
