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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
Keyword: hormone, testosterone, estrogen, arthritis
Short description: Pregnenolone is considered to be the precursor to all steroidal hormones.
CAS registry number: 145-13-1
Citation of a publication: Reference:Cryst.Struct.Commun. #7 (1978) p513 Authors: J.Bordner,G.L.A.Hennesee,R.J.Chandross
Miscellaneous comments: Hydrogen atoms added using HFIX from XSEED.
IUPAC name: 3-Beta-hyroxpregn-5-en-20-one
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.
Lab name: Common molecules
Sample provider: Obtained courtesy of the Cambridge Structural Database
Status: Complete, visible to public
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