1438001

Methyltestosterone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 17α-Methyltestosterone, 17α-Methyl-4-androsten-17β-ol-3-one, 17β-Hydroxy-17α-methyl-4-androsten-3-one, Mesterone, Methyltestosterone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₂₀H₃₀O₂
• CAS Number: 58-18-4
• Molecular Weight: 302.45
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750280
• MDL number: MFCD00003655
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 2057425
• eCl@ss: 25140904

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: methyltestosterone
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• drug control: USDEA Schedule IIIN; regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada
• mp: 162-168 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: C[C@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C
• InChI: 1S/C20H30O2/c1-18-9-6-14(21)12-13(18)4-5-15-16(18)7-10-19(2)17(15)8-11-20(19,3)22/h12,15-17,22H,4-11H2,1-3H3/t15-,16+,17+,18+,19+,20+/m1/s1
• InChI key: GCKMFJBGXUYNAG-HLXURNFRSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... AR(367)

Description

General description

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This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methyltestosterone USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Methyltestosterone Capsules
• Methyltestosterone Tablets
• Progesterone Compounded Vaginal Inserts

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Codes: H350,H361fd
• Precautionary Statements: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Carc. 1B - Repr. 2
• Storage Class: 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3