Substance

ID:178079

5α-Androstane-3α,17β-diol

Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
5α-androstane-3α,17β-diol
IUPAC name
(1S,2S,5R,7S,10R,11S,14S,15S)-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,15]heptadecane-5,14-diol
Synonyms
5α-Androstane-3α,17β-diol二氢雄甾酮3α,17β-二羟基-5α-雄甾烷5α-雄甾烷-3α,17β-二醇
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Properties
Pharmacology Properties
Gene Information
rat ... Ar(24208)
Safety Information
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
German water hazard class
3
Drug Control
USDEA Schedule III; Home Office Schedule 4.2; regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada
RTECS
BV8044310
Molecule Details
Biochem/physiol Actions
Dihydroandrosterone is a testosterone metabolite; affects sperm maturation and survival.
Application
5α-Androstane-3α,17β-diol (dihydroandrosterone) is a testosterone metabolite. Dihyroandrosterone inhibited the cell growth of seven cancer cell lines while showing weak toxicity on normal cell lines.
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