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1438001

USP

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

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About This Item

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
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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)

General description

Find answers to frequently asked questions on USP products in USP FAQs.
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.

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Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Codes

H350,H361fd

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

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