C[C@@H]1C[C@@]2(C)[C@@H](CC[C@H]3[C@@H]4C[C@H](O)[C@H](O)[C@@]4(C)CC[C@H]23)CC1=O

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C20H32O3

320.473

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo-5-alpha-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids 16-beta-hydroxysteroids Diterpenoids Secondary alcohols Cyclic ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Diterpenoid - Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - 16-hydroxysteroid - 16-beta-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-oxosteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Cyclic ketone - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound

This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as androgens and derivatives. These are 3-hydroxylated C19 steroid hormones. They are known to favor the development of masculine characteristics. They also show profound effects on scalp and body hair in humans.

Not available