Δ14,15, 16α Hydroxy-pregnenolone 16-17 Acetophenide is used in the synthesis of Δ14,15-Algestone Acetophenide which is an impurity of Algestone (A532030). Algestone is a pregnane steroid, its acetonide is used as anti-inflammatory drug (topical) and combination with enanthate as injectable contraceptive.