Cyclic 17-(1,2-Ethanediyl Acetal) Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione is an intermediate in the synthesis of Dehydroepiandrosterone-d5 which is the labeled analogue of Dehydro Epiandrosterone (D229585). Dehydro Epiandrosterone is a major secretory steroidal product of the adrenal gland; secretion progresively declines with aging. May have estrogen-or androgen-like effects depending on the hormonal milieu. Intracellularly converted to androstenedione. It is used in treatment of menopausal syndrome.