Common molecules sample 50617

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Empirical formula:	C₂₁H₃₂O₂
a:	6.188 Å
b:	11.863 Å
c:	12.058 Å
α (alpha):	90.00 °
β (beta):	91.91 °
γ (gamma):	90.00 °
Volume:	884.66 Å³
Space group:	P21
Calculated density:	1.188 g/cm³
Z:	2
Formula weight:	316.484 g/mole
R(F):	0.0440
Common name:	Pregnenolone
CSD refcode:	PREGOL
Short description:	Pregnenolone is considered to be the precursor to all steroidal hormones.
CAS registry number:	145-13-1
Keyword:	testosterone
Keyword:	hormone
Keyword:	estrogen
Keyword:	arthritis
Miscellaneous comments:	Hydrogen atoms added using HFIX from XSEED.
Layman's explanation:	Pregnenolone is the precursor to all human steroidal hormones such as progesterone, testosterone and estrogen. This corticosteroid was studied in the 1940's for its useful properties, but was set aside due to the discovery of cortisol and its derivatives. However, pregnalone has been described to help improve memory, energy levels, and vision, and it has also been used to treat hot flashes and arthritis. More research is required to fully understand the physiological properties of pregnenolone.
IUPAC name:	3-Beta-hyroxpregn-5-en-20-one
Citation of a publication:	Reference:Cryst.Struct.Commun. #7 (1978) p513 Authors: J.Bordner,G.L.A.Hennesee,R.J.Chandross
Lab name:	Common molecules
Sample provider:	Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status:	Complete, visible to public

Repository Files:
50617.cif	50617.crt	50617.GIF	50617.PDB	50617.sdt