Pregnanediol

Name:
Pregnanediol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	5β-pregnane-3α,20α-diol
M Formula:	C21H36O2
Properties:
Crystallizes in plates from acetone. Mp 238C, dextrorotatory in solutions. Sparingly soluble in organic solvents. Not precipitated by digitonin.
Derivation:
Isolation from urine of pregnant women, cows, mares, and chimpanzees; by reduction of pregnanedione.
Use:
Synthesis of progesterone, medically as a pregnancy test.