Nomenclature: 1,4,6--Androstatriene-3,17-Dione
Form: Supplied as small, white needles.
Melting Point: 161.7-163.9 degrees C
Solubility: Carbon tetrachloride. Soluble in most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Specific Rotation: +82 degrees (Chloroform)
Test by TLC: 1 spot
TLC Solvent System: Rf=0.1 (in 2:1Heaxane:Ethyl Acetate)
TLC Examined Under: UV
TLC Visualized By: p/TSA/Iodine
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.