CAS No.: 145-13-1
Molecular formula: C21H32O2
Molecular weight: 316.48
Biological activity: Pregnenolone is an endogenous steroid hormone that inhibits the current mediated by M1 receptor and M3 receptor, with IC50 of 11.4 µ M and 6.0 µ M respectively.
Chemical property: white crystalline powder. The melting point is 193 ℃. Insoluble in water. Solubility in the following substances (g/100ml): carbon tetrachloride 0.5, petroleum ether 0.1, ethyl acetate 1.1, acetone 0.6, chloroform 17.0, ethanol 1.9, benzene 0.9, isopropanol 1.5, propylene glycol 0.1, dioxane 3.1, benzyl alcohol 8.1.
Purpose: For biochemical research. Intermediate of hormone progesterone.
Purpose: used for the synthesis of steroid drug intermediates and steroid drugs
Use: as an intermediate of medical progesterone