Cortexolone is a steroidal compound used in the treatment of various conditions such as skin disorders and hair loss. However, during the manufacturing process, impurities may be introduced which can affect the safety and efficacy of the final product. These impurities must be carefully monitored and controlled to ensure the highest quality and purity of the cortexolone compound. Analytical methods such as HPLC and GC-MS are used to detect and quantify these impurities.