Dehydroepiandrosterone API

Name of Product Dehydroepiandrosterone
CAS No 53-43-0
Therapeutic use:- Hormones
Grade BP/USP
Form:- API Powder
Status Commercial

Product Overview

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid-based active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) from the androstene class.

It is made by controlled chemical steps starting from suitable starting materials.

Its solid form is suitable for milling, blending, and filling in standard API handling lines.

DHEA is provided only for use by licensed manufacturers and must be built into approved, finished products before use.

Therapeutic Applications

DHEA is used as an API in regulated products in the endocrine and metabolic segments.

It serves as a key steroid component or intermediate in solid and semi-solid dosage forms, as defined in the final product dossier.

The exact use, dose, and target population are determined by the finished-product holder and local regulators, not at the API level.

Specification Parameters

  • CAS Number: 53-43-0

  • Chemical Name: 3β-Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one

  • Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₂₈O₂ 

  • Molecular Weight: 288.42 g/mol

  • Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder or fine crystals

  • Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, Soluble in ethanol, methanol, acetone, and many other organic solvents

  • Purity (HPLC): ≥ 98.0 % (API grade; tighter limits can be agreed)

  • Specific Rotation: Within the agreed range as per the specification

  • Melting Point: About 148 – 151 °C (typical range)

  • Loss on Drying: ≤ 0.5 %

  • Residue on Ignition / Sulphated Ash: Within agreed limit, Heavy Metals / Elemental

  • Impurities: Within current guideline limits

  • Identification Tests (example set): IR spectrum matches a qualified reference standard & Any extra ID tests as defined in the validated method

      Packaging & Storage

      Dehydroepiandrosterone is packed in sealed, clean containers to protect it from light and moisture.

      Common options include

      HDPE bottles or drums

      Fibre drums with inner polyethylene or with foil-lined types of bags

      Each container carries clear labels with

      Product name

      Batch or lot number

      Net weight

      Manufacturing date

      Retest or expiry date

      Storage advice

      Store in a cool, dry place

      Protect from direct light, heat, and humidity

      Keep the container tightly closed when not in use

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