Stanolone

Manufacturing Process

A solution of 1.0 g of 3,17-androstandione in 50 ml of methanol and containing 1 g of selenium dioxide, was allowed to remain in an ice-chest overnight. The formed 3,3-dimethoxyandrostan-17-one was not separated. 1 g of solid potassium hydroxide and 2.5 g of sodium borohydride in 2.5 ml of water were added and the mixture allowed to react at room temperature for 24 hours. The solution was then poured into a large excess of water, extracted with methylene chloride, the organic layer dried and evaporated to a residue. The residue was dissolved in ether, and a small amount of selenium removed by filtration. The ether was boiled off and the organic material dissolved in 100 ml of boiling acetone. 25 ml of diluted hydrochloric acid were added, the solution boiled for 5 minutes and then allowed to cool. Upon crystallization, 0.85 g of androstan-17β-ol-3-one was obtained, melting point 175°C to 178°C.

Therapeutic Function

Androgen

Definition

ChEBI: Stanolone is a 17beta-hydroxy steroid that is testosterone in which the 4,5 double bond has been reduced to a single bond with alpha-configuration at position 5. It has a role as an androgen, a human metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a 17beta-hydroxy steroid, a 17beta-hydroxyandrostan-3-one and a 3-oxo-5alpha-steroid. It derives from a hydride of a 5alpha-androstane.

General Description

Dihydrotestosterone (Item No. 15874) is an analytical reference standard categorized as an anabolic androgenic steroid. Anabolic steroids, including dihydrotestosterone, have been used to enhance physical performance in athletes. Dihydrotestosterone is regulated as a Schedule III compound in the United States. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.