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Androstadienone (CAS 4075-07-4)

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Alternate Names:
Androsta-4,16-dien-3-one; 4,16-Androstadien-3-one
CAS Number:
4075-07-4
Molecular Weight:
270.41
Molecular Formula:
C19H26O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Androstadienone is a naturally occurring steroidal compound belonging to the androstene family of molecules. It is commonly utilized as a reference standard and research material in analytical chemistry, chemical biology, olfactory science, and studies involving steroid metabolism. Its well-defined chemical structure makes it valuable for method development, instrument calibration, compound identification, and comparative research applications.


Androstadienone (CAS 4075-07-4) References

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  2. Evidence that androstadienone, a putative human chemosignal, modulates women's attributions of men's attractiveness.  |  Saxton, TK., et al. 2008. Horm Behav. 54: 597-601. PMID: 18601928
  3. Putative human pheromone androstadienone attunes the mind specifically to emotional information.  |  Hummer, TA. and McClintock, MK. 2009. Horm Behav. 55: 548-59. PMID: 19470369
  4. Heterosexual men and women both show a hypothalamic response to the chemo-signal androstadienone.  |  Burke, SM., et al. 2012. PLoS One. 7: e40993. PMID: 22815889
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Androstadienone, 5 mg

sc-480440
5 mg
$235.00