5-ALPHA-DIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE

5-ALPHA-DIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE - Names and Identifiers

Name	5-ALPHA-DIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE
Synonyms	5-dihydrocorticosterone ALLODIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE 5-ALPHA-DIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE 5A-pregnane-11B-21-diol-3-20-dione 5α-Dihydrocorticosterone (solution) 5-ALPHA-PREGNAN-11-BETA, 21-DIOL-3,20-DIONE (5S,8S,9S,10S,11S,13S,14S,17S)-11-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
CAS	298-25-9

5-ALPHA-DIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE - Physico-chemical Properties

Molecular Formula	C21H32O4
Molar Mass	348.48
Storage Condition	2-8°C

5-ALPHA-DIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE - Introduction

5-ALPHA-DIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE (5-ALPHA-DIHYDROCORTICOSTERONE) is a synthetic steroid compound, also known as 5α-DHT. It is a chemical substance that is normally produced in the human body and plays an important role in regulating normal physiological functions.

5α-DHT has the following properties:
-It is a metabolite of the natural hormone progesterone, so its structure is similar.
-It is a fat-soluble compound that is metabolized in the body mainly through the liver.
-It has an important regulatory role for the role of sex hormones, especially in the male reproductive system.
The main uses of
5α-DHT include:
-In medicine, it is used to treat diseases related to androgen abnormalities such as benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern alopecia.
-In the research field, it is used as a tool to study androgen signaling pathways and related cellular biological processes.

The preparation method of 5α-DHT includes two main methods:
-Prepared from progesterone (progesterone) or other compounds with similar structures through a series of chemical reactions.
-Extracted from the human body by enzymatic cleavage, and then purified and structurally identified.

Regarding safety information, the following should be noted when using 5α-DHT:
-It is a prescription drug and should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
-Due to its androgen-related effects, attention should be paid to dosage and frequency when using to avoid unnecessary side effects.
-For pregnant women, lactating women and children, as well as the existence of specific diseases, should be used with special caution.
-The side effects that may occur during use include hormone disorders and aggravation of sex hormone-dependent diseases, which require close monitoring and doctor's guidance.

Last Update：2024-04-09 21:04:16