Pregnenolone [145-13-1]

Katalog-Nummer 287028-100g

Size : 100g

Marke : US Biological



287028 Pregnenolone

Grade
Highly Purified
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
4°C

Pregnenolone is a steroid hormone involved in the steroidogenesis of progesterone, mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, androgens, and estrogens. As such it is a prohormone. Pregnenolone is a GABAA antagonist and increases neurogenesis in the hippocampus. It is a modulator of cytochrome P 450-3A

Alternate Name:
(3β)-3-Hydroxy-pregn-5-en-20-one; (3β)-3-Hydroxypregn-5-en-20-one; 5-Pregnenolone; Arthenolone; Bina-Skin; Enelone; NSC 1616; Pregnolon; Prenolon; Regnosone; Skinostelon
CAS Number:
145-13-1

Molecular Formula:
C₂₁H₃₂O₂

Molecular Weight:
316.48

Appearance:
White to off-white crystalline powder

Purity:
≥99%

Loss on Drying:
≤0.5%

Applications
Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological. Toxicity and Hazards: All products should be handled by qualified personnel only, trained in laboratory procedures.
Form
White to off-white crystalline powder
Purity
≥99%
References
1. Bjondahl, K., et al., Med. Biol., 54, 454