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Steroids / 19-nortestosterone derivatives

Nandrolone Deca

A 19-nor steroid known for steady lean gains and easier joints.

Also known as 19-nortestosterone, Nandro, Nortestosterone, Norandrostenolone, 19-Norandrostenolone, Menidrabol, Nortestonate, Nandrolon

3D Molecular Structure of C18H26O2

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Oxygen

Chemistry

Formula
C18H26O2
Molar mass
274.4
CAS
434-22-0
PubChem CID
9904
IUPAC name
(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-13-methyl-2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
InChIKey
NPAGDVCDWIYMMC-IZPLOLCNSA-N

Variants

Name Abbr Route Notes
Nandrolone decanoate Deca Injectable Long ester, ~15 day half-life. The classic Deca.
Nandrolone phenylpropionate NPP Injectable Short ester version, clears far faster than Deca.
Nandrolone laurate NL Injectable A very long veterinary ester, rare in human use.