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259970 5a-Androst-16-en-3-one (Androstenone) CAS: 18339-16-7

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CAS Number
18339-16-7
Grade
Highly Purified
MDL Number
MFCD00010479
Molecular Formula
C₁₉H₂₈O
Molecular Weight
272.43
EU Commodity Code
38220090
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C
(5α)-Androst-16-en-3-one; Androstenone; 16,(5α)-Androsten-3-one; 5α-Androst-16-ene-3-one; E 282

5α-Androstenone is a volatile steroid found in human perspiration, boar saliva, truffles, and celery. It was also identified as the first mammalian pheromone.

Synonyms
(5α)-Androst-16-en-3-one; Androstenone; 16,(5α)-Androsten-3-one; 5α-Androst-16-ene-3-one; E 282
CAS No
18339-16-7
Molecular Formula
C₁₉H₂₈O
Molecular Weight
272.43
Appearance
White to light yellow powder
Purity
≥98% (HPLC)
Melting Point
142-143°C
1H-NMR
Conforms to reference
Solubility
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly, Heated)
Storage and Stability
Store at 4°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.
References
Wysocki, C.J., et al.: P. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 86, 7976 (1989); Dorries, K.M., et al.: Brain Behav. Evol., 49, 53 (1997)
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