17,21-Dihydroxypregnenolone (CAS 1167-48-2)
Alternate Names:
17α,21-Dihydroxypregnenolone; 3β,17α,21-Trihydroxypregn-5-en-20-one
CAS Number:
1167-48-2
Molecular Weight:
348.48
Molecular Formula:
C21H32O4
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17,21-Dihydroxypregnenolone is a steroid hormone that is synthesized from cholesterol in the adrenal glands, gonads, and brain. It is a precursor to the production of various other steroid hormones, including cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. 17,21-Dihydroxypregnenolone plays a role in the regulation of the stress response, immune function, and reproductive processes. It is involved in the maintenance of blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and the ability to respond to physical and psychological stressors. 17,21-Dihydroxypregnenolone has neuroprotective effects in the brain, and it may play a role in the modulation of mood and behavior.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
17,21-Dihydroxypregnenolone, 5 mg | sc-498325 | 5 mg | $354.00 |