Androstenediol 3β-acetate

Androstenediol 3β-acetate is a synthetic, injectable anabolic steroid and a derivative of androstenediol. It is a prodrug of androstenediol and is believed to act as a quick-release form of this hormone. Androstenediol 3β-acetate is not marketed for medical use.

Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

As a derivative of androstenediol, androstenediol 3β-acetate is a prohormone of testosterone and estradiol. It is believed to have androgenic and estrogenic activity.

Pharmacokinetics

Following intramuscular injection, androstenediol 3β-acetate is hydrolyzed into androstenediol by esterases in the body.

Chemistry

Androstenediol 3β-acetate, also known as 5-androstenediol 3β-acetate, is a synthetic androstane steroid and a derivative of androstenediol. It is more specifically a derivative of androstenediol in which an acetyl group has been added at the C3β position.

History

Androstenediol 3β-acetate was first described in the scientific literature in 1960. It is not known to have been marketed for medical use.

Society and culture

Generic names

Androstenediol 3β-acetate is the generic name of the drug and its INN and USAN.

See also

• List of androgen esters
• List of androgens/anabolic steroids

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