Title: Methandrostenolone
CAS Registry Number: 72-63-9
CAS Name: (17b)-17-Hydroxy-17-methylandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one
Synonyms: 17a-methyl-17b-hydroxyandrosta-1,4-dien-3-one; 1-dehydro-17a-methyltestosterone; methandienone
Trademarks: Danabol; Nerobol; Nabolin; Stenolon; Dianabol (Novartis)
Molecular Formula: C20H28O2
Molecular Weight: 300.44
Percent Composition: C 79.95%, H 9.39%, O 10.65%
Literature References: Anabolic steroid. Prepn by microbial dehydrogenation of 17a-methyltestosterone: Vischer
et al., Helv. Chim. Acta 38, 1502 (1955); by reduction of 17a-methyltestosterone with selenium dioxide: Meystre
et al., ibid. 39, 734 (1956); Wettstein
et al., US 2900398 (1959 to Ciba).
Properties: Crystals from acetone + ether. mp 163-164°. uv max: 245 nm (e 15600).
Melting point: mp 163-164°
Absorption maximum: uv max: 245 nm (e 15600)
NOTE: This is a controlled substance (anabolic steroid):
21 CFR, 1308.13, as defined in 1300.01.
Therap-Cat: Androgen.
Therap-Cat-Vet: Anabolic.
Keywords: Androgen.