An Analytical Reference Standard
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Androstenedione (exempt preparation)

Item No. 37897

Exempt Product (US)
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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 4-Androstene-3,17-dione
  • Fecundin
  • NSC 9563
  • SKF 2170
Technical Information
Formal Name
androst-4-ene-3,17-dione
CAS Number
63-05-8
Molecular Formula
C19H26O2
Formula Weight
286.4
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A 1 mg/ml solution in acetonitrile
λmax
243 nm
SMILES
O=C1CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CCC4=CC(CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@@]21C)=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C19H26O2/c1-18-9-7-13(20)11-12(18)3-4-14-15-5-6-17(21)19(15,2)10-8-16(14)18/h11,14-16H,3-10H2,1-2H3/t14-,15-,16-,18-,19-/m0/s1
InChi Key
AEMFNILZOJDQLW-QAGGRKNESA-N
Regulatory Information
DEA Exempt Notification
This product is a DEA exempt preparation of a scheduled compound - does not require DEA Controlled Substance registration or DEA 222 form. For alternate sizes please contact sales.
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Androstenedione (exempt preparation) (Item No. 37897) is an analytical reference standard categorized as an anabolic androgenic steroid.1,2 Androstenedione is a precursor of testosterone (Item Nos. ISO60154 | ISO00154 | 15645) and estrone (Item No. 10006485).2,3 Androstenedione is regulated as a Schedule III compound in the United States. Androstenedione (exempt preparation) (Item No. 37897) is provided as a DEA exempt preparation. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Chen, F., Knecht, K., Leu, C., et al. Partial agonist/antagonist properties of androstenedione and 4-androsten-3β,17β-diol. J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol. 91(4-5), 247-257 (2004).

    2.  Toxicology and carcinogenesis studies of androstenedione (CAS No. 63-05-8) in F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice (gavage studies). Natl. Toxicol. Program Tech. Rep. Ser. 560, 1-171 (2010).

    3. Ostojic, S.M., Calleja-Gonzalez, J., and Stojanovic, M. Steroid prohormones: Effects on body composition in athletes. Steroids - Clinical Aspect 11-24 (2011).