Androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione (ADD) (cas 897-06-3)
Compound Information Table: Androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione (CAS 897-06-3) Category Details Name Androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione CAS Number 897-06-3 Synonyms 1-Dehydroandrostenedione; Boldione; ADD (1,4-Androstadiendione); Androsta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione; 1,4-ADD Molecular Formula C₁₉H₂₄O₂ Molecular Weight 284.39 g/mol Appearance White crystalline powder Melting Point 138–139°C Boiling Point ~434°C (predicted) Density 1.14 g/cm³ (predicted) Vapor Pressure 0 Pa @ 20°C Solubility – DMF: 50 mg/mL– DMSO: 30 mg/mL– Ethanol: 5 mg/mL Storage Refrigerated (2–8°C) Water Solubility 430 mg/L @ 20°C Usage – Precursor for boldenone and other anabolic-androgenic steroids– Intermediate in steroid hormone synthesis Safety – Hazard code: Xn (harmful)– Irritant to eyes and skin; use protective equipment Regulatory – EINECS: 212-977-2 Key Notes: For experimental protocols (e.g., spectral data or toxicity reports), consult databases like PubChem or chemical suppliers’ technical sheets.