Substance
ID:181952
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
pregnenolone
IUPAC name
1-[(1S,2R,5S,10S,11S,14S,15S)-5-hydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.02,7.011,15]heptadec-7-en-14-yl]ethan-1-one
Synonyms
5-Pregnen-3β-ol-20-one3β-Hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-onePregnenolone
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EC Number
PubChem SID
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Properties
Safety Information
RTECS
TU5560700
German water hazard class
3
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Product Information
Purity
≥98%
Pharmacology Properties
Gene Information
human ... SERPINA6(866)rat ... Ar(24208)
Molecule Details
Biochem/physiol Actions
One of a small number of "neurosteroids," steroids synthesized in the brain rather than peripheral sources. Decreased levels of these neurosteroids has been implicated in rodent cognitive decline with age, but studies in humans have been contradictory.1
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. P9129.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
One of a small number of "neurosteroids," steroids synthesized in the brain rather than peripheral sources. Decreased levels of these neurosteroids has been implicated in rodent cognitive decline with age, but studies in humans have been contradictory.1
Other Notes
Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. P9129.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.
Molecular Spectra
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