Oxymetholone, BP2005, USP29 grade
Molecular Formula: C21H32O3
Molecular Weight: 332.5 gm/mol
Active life: less than 16 hours
Detection Time: up to 8 weeks
Anabolic/Androgenic Ratio: 320:45
Oxymetholone®, brand of Oxymetholone tablets, is an anabolic steroid, a synthetic derivative of testosterone. Each tablet contains 50 mg of Oxymetholone BP2005, USP29 grade. It is designated chemically as 17ฮฒ-hydroxy-2-hydroxymethylene-17ฮฑ-methyl-5ฮฑโ€“androstan-3-one. It occurs as white to creamy-white, odourless or almost odourless crystalline powder. It exhibits polymorphism. Practically insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol; freely soluble in chloroform; soluble in ether.
Each tablet also contains lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate, polyvidone 25,000, microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate as excipients. No colouring agent.
Oxymetholone® is a potent 17-alpha alkylated derivative of dihydrotestosterone. This is a potent anabolic and androgenic drug despite being weakly bound to the androgen receptor. Oxymetholone® promotes protein anabolism and rapid weight gain but has the potential for substantial adverse reactions. Oxymetholone® promotes increased strength, muscle mass, and growth of new red blood cells.