Product Number: T066014
English Name: Pregnenolone Isobutyrate
English Alias: (3S,8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-acetyl-10,13-dimethyl-2,3,4,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-yl isobutyrate
CAS Number: None
Molecular Formula: C₂₅H₃₈O₃
Molecular Weight: 386.57
As an ester derivative of pregnenolone, Pregnenolone Isobutyrate has unique physical and chemical properties. The introduction of the ester group changes the polarity and lipophilicity of the parent nucleus, which is beneficial for studying the impact of drug molecular structure modification on pharmacokinetics. The high-purity compound can be used as a standard, providing a reliable reference for related research and quality control of steroidal drugs, enabling precise analysis.
Drug Research and Development: Used as an intermediate or impurity reference standard in the research and development of steroidal hormones, helping to explore the effects of esterification modification on drug activity, stability, and metabolic pathways;
Quality Control: As a standard substance, used for the calibration of detection methods such as HPLC and GC, for the quantitative analysis of this component or impurities in pregnenolone-related preparations to ensure that drug quality meets the standards;
Basic Research: In the study of the structure-activity relationship of steroidal compounds, it can be used as a model compound to assist in analyzing the connection between structure and biological activity.
Pregnenolone is an important precursor of steroid hormones in the human body and plays a key role in the hormone synthesis and metabolism pathway. Pregnenolone Isobutyrate, as its isobutyrate esterification product, may be generated during the drug development and chemical modification of pregnenolone. Research on this compound helps to deeply understand the structure modification strategies of steroidal drugs and the impact of esterification modification on drug properties. It is also an indispensable part of the quality control system for steroidal drugs.
Currently, research on Pregnenolone Isobutyrate mainly focuses on the optimization of synthesis processes, aiming to develop efficient and green synthesis routes to improve yield and purity. In the field of analytical detection, more sensitive and accurate detection methods, such as LC - MS/MS technology, are continuously being explored for the trace analysis of this compound in complex samples. In addition, research on its in vivo metabolic mechanisms and potential biological activities is gradually unfolding, providing more theoretical basis for its application in drug research and development.
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