17-Hydroxypregn-5-ene-3,20-dione is used in the synthesis of physiologically active steroid esters and spirolactones that functions as potential aldosterone antagonists.
Definition
ChEBI: A C21-steroid that is pregnane which contains a double bond between positions 5 and 6 and is substituted by oxo groups at positions 3 and 20 as well as a hydroxy group at position 17.