Methyl-1-Androstenediol

Structure:



Nomenclature:
17a-methyl-5a-androst-1-ene-3b,17b-diol, or
17α-methyl-5α-androst-1-ene-3β,17β-diol
Sometimes labelled as methyl-1-etiocholenolol-epietiocholanolone

Current Clones (Brand Names):
Celtic Labs Celtic One, Anabolic Technologies Xtreme MASS, IronFlex Supplements: Alpha-90, LGI Alpha 20

Anabolic/Androgenic Ratio:
420:82-100 vs. methyltestosterone by oral administration.

History:
Methyl-1-Androstenediol is a synthetic compound first synthesized by researchers at Searle in 1961. It was originally sold as a supplement by Legal Gear as "Methyl-1-Alpha" in 2005.

Structure and Function:
Methyl-1-Androstenediol is a prohormone to methyl-1-testosterone, via the enzyme 3bHSD.

Testosterone, DHT, or 19-nortestosterone based? DHT based.
17a-methylated? Yes.
Does it aromatize? It does not aromatize.
Typically used for: Bulking, strength
Typically dosed at: 40-60mg for four weeks

Links:
CEL Alpha One & Methyl-1-Alpha (M1A) Bible - TunedSports.com