Androsterone
Also known as: (3R,5S,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S)-3-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one, (3a,5a)-3-Hydroxyandrostan-17-one, (3α,5α)-3-Hydroxyandrostan-17-one, (3α,5α)-3-hydroxy-Androstan-17-one, 3-Epihydroxyetioallocholan-17-one, 3-alpha-hydroxy-17-androstanone, 3-alpha-hydroxy-5-alpha-androstan-17-on, 3-hydroxy-,(3-alpha,5-alpha)-androstan-17-on, 3-hydroxy-10,13-dimethylperhydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one, 3-α-hydroxy-5α-Androstan-17-one, 3a-Hydroxy-5a-androstan-17-one, 3a-Hydroxyetioallocholan-17-one, 3alpha-Hydroxy-17-androstanone, 3alpha-Hydroxy-5alpha-androstan-17-one, 3alpha-Hydroxyetioallocholan-17-one, 3α-hydroxy-5α-androstane-17-one, 5a-Androsterone, 5alpha-Androstane-3alpha-ol-17-one, 5alpha-Androsterone, ANDROSTERONE,98%(BULK
Androsterone (CAS 53-41-8) is a compound in the Ketones category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C19H30O2 and a molecular weight of 290.440 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 180-185ºC, a boiling point of 413.1±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 176.4±21.3 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation, H319 — Causes serious eye irritation and H334 — May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 53-41-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-1991903-2
- Molecular Formula
- C19H30O2
- Molecular Weight
- 290.440 g/mol
- Category
- Ketones
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 180-185ºC |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 413.1±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 176.4±21.3 °C |
| Exact Mass | 290.224579 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | 3.75 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±2.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.536 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H334 — May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | [1]. Wang S, et al. The nuclear hormone receptor farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is activated by androsterone. Endocrinology. 2006 Sep;147(9):4025-33. [2]. Kaminski RM, et al. Anticonvulsant activity of androsterone and etiocholanolone. Epilepsia. 2005 Jun;46(6):819-27. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Androsterone?
The CAS number of Androsterone is 53-41-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Androsterone?
Androsterone has molecular formula C19H30O2 and molecular weight 290.440 g/mol.
Is Androsterone hazardous?
Androsterone has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation; H334 — May cause allergy or asthma symptoms if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Androsterone?
For Androsterone, Upstream Products: 5α-Androstanedione, Dehydroepiandrosterone acetate, 5α-Androstane-3α,17β-diol; Downstream Products: 5α-Androst-3-en-17-one, Epiandrosterone, 5α-Androstanedione.
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