1164-98-3 | 21-Hydroxypregnenolone

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
5mg	95%	in stock	$266.00	$186.00
25mg	95%	in stock	$974.00	$682.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AE08758
• Chemical Name: 21-Hydroxypregnenolone
• CAS Number: 1164-98-3
• Molecular Formula: C21H32O3
• Molecular Weight: 332.477
• MDL Number: MFCD00046238
• SMILES: OCC(=O)[C@H]1CC[C@@H]2[C@]1(C)CC[C@H]1[C@H]2CC=C2[C@]1(C)CC[C@@H](C2)O

Upstream Synthesis Route

21-Hydroxypregnenolone, also known as 21-OHP, is a key intermediate compound in the chemical synthesis of various steroid hormones. This molecule plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of corticosteroids and sex steroids in the human body.In chemical synthesis, 21-Hydroxypregnenolone serves as a starting material for the production of important pharmaceuticals such as cortisone, hydrocortisone, aldosterone, and various sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone. By strategically modifying the functional groups of 21-Hydroxypregnenolone through selective chemical reactions, chemists can obtain a diverse range of steroid derivatives with specific biological activities and therapeutic applications.Due to its versatile reactivity and structural importance, 21-Hydroxypregnenolone is a valuable building block in the pharmaceutical industry for designing and synthesizing novel steroid compounds with enhanced potency, improved bioavailability, and reduced side effects. Its crucial role in hormone balance and regulation makes 21-Hydroxypregnenolone a cornerstone in the development of new therapeutic agents for various medical conditions related to hormonal imbalances and inflammatory responses.