Dehydroepiandrosterone by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as androstenolone, this organic compound is an endogenous steroid hormone. This reagent is a powder which is soluble in water. It has a melting point of 148.5 C. This hormone is produced in the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex, under the control of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and also by the gonads under the control of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 53-43-0 Quantity Provided: 5 gm per bottle Molecule formula: C19H28O2 Molecular weight: 288.43 Assay: 97 %Dehydroepiandrosterone has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Dehydroepiandrosterone takes part in the biosynthesis of the androgen and estrogen sex steroids. However, it also binds to an array of nuclear and cell surface receptors, and functions as a neurosteroid and neurotrophin. Furthermore, Dehydroepiandrosterone is administered as an over-the-counter supplement and medication. This reagent is suitable for industrial synthesis of products and research applications.