Used primarily in research settings to study steroid metabolism and hormonal pathways. It serves as a reference compound for analyzing the behavior and transformation of progestins in biological systems. Its structure supports investigations into how synthetic steroids are processed in the liver, particularly through reduction pathways involving 5β-reductase enzymes. Also utilized in analytical chemistry for chromatographic and mass spectrometric identification of steroid metabolites in clinical and forensic testing. Due to its close structural relationship to active hormonal compounds, it aids in understanding metabolic inactivation of contraceptive agents. Not used therapeutically but plays a key role in developing assays for steroid profiling.