This compound is a steroidal trione with a specific configuration, featuring ketone groups at positions 3, 6, and 17 on the androstane skeleton. It functions primarily as a synthetic intermediate in the pharmaceutical industry for the production of various steroid hormones and derivatives, including androgens, progestins, and corticosteroids. Its rigid polycyclic structure allows for selective chemical modifications to generate bioactive compounds used in hormone replacement therapies, contraceptives, anti-inflammatory medications, and treatments for endocrine disorders. This intermediate is valuable in research and manufacturing for developing drugs targeting conditions such as hypogonadism, inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and certain skin disorders.