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Testosterone

Testosterone chemical structure
CAS Number58-22-0
FormulaC19H28O2
Mol. Weight288.42 g/mol

What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is a chemical compound with CAS number 58-22-0 and molecular formula C19H28O2. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

Testosterone has been used as a standard to study the developmental profile of steroid hormones in male and female rat brains1. This hormone has also been used to evaluate its effects on muscle mass and signaling in mice2.

Specifications

Molecular Weight

288.42 g/mol

Assay/Purity

≥99.0% (HPLC)

Solubility

45% (w/v) aq 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin: soluble18.2 mg/ml
absolute ethanol: soluble0.5 mg/ml
chloroform: soluble100 mg/mL, clear, colorless to very faintly yellow
H2O: insoluble
dioxane: soluble
methanol: soluble
methyl oleate: slightly soluble
vegetable oils: soluble

Safety Information

GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H350-H361

Precautionary Statements

P201-P281-P308 + P313

Required PPE

Eyeshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

152-156 °C

EC Number

200-370-5

WGK Germany

3

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