Nomenclature
CAS number: 116-56-3
20,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,11-dione; Reichstein's substance T.
C
21H
30O
4; mol wt 346.46.
C 72.80%, H 8.73%, O 18.47%.
Description and references
Isoln from adrenal glands: Reichstein, von
Euw, Helv. Chim. Acta 22, 1222 (1939).
Properties
Crystals, mp ≈210°. [α]D20 +176° (acetone).Derivative
Diacetate.
C
25H
34O
6; mol wt 430.53.
C 69.74%, H 7.96%, O 22.30%.
Properties
Crystals, mp 212-213°.Status
This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject
to revision or update.