17-MethyI-18-norandrosta-5,13(17)-dien-3β-ol 3-Acetate s an impurity of Pregnenolone (P712200) which is a steroid hormone involved in the steroidogenesis of progesterone, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and estrogens. As such it is a prohormone. Pregnenolone is a GABAA antagonist and increases neurogenesis in the hippocampus. It is a modulator of cytochrome P 450-3A.
Molecular Formula:C21H30O2
Solubility:Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate, Methanol
Molecular Weight:314.45999999999998
Storage and Stability:Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.