Investigations on Steroids. V. Pharmacological Studies. (1). Anabolic and Androgenic Activities of 17β-Hydroxy-17α-methyl-5α-androstano[2, 3-c]furazan (Androfurazanol), A New Active Anabolic Steroid

Abstract

Androfurazanol, 17β-hydroxy-17α-methyl-5α-androstano[2, 3-c]furazan, was found to be a new potent anabolic steroid with relatively low androgenicity. The fact has been ascertained by the determinations of myotrophic/androgenic ratio and nitrogenretaining activity using castrated male rats. Chick's comb assay has also been performed for the determination of the androgenic activity.