Androsterone is a steroid hormone produced in the body from 5α-reduced metabolites of dehydroepiandrosterone and possesses 7-fold weaker androgen potency compared to that of testosterone. It is the major androgen excreted in urine as a metabolite of testosterone and is used as the international reference standard for androgenic activity.
MedKoo Cat#: 462830
Name: Androsterone
CAS#: 53-41-8
Chemical Formula: C19H30O2
Exact Mass: 290.2246
Molecular Weight: 290.45
Elemental Analysis: C, 78.57; H, 10.41; O, 11.02
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 290.45 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
