C[C@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)C3=CC[C@]12C

InChIKey=BFMZZSBHQOCQFQ-HTDHLNIYSA-N

C20H28O2

300.442

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxosteroids 17-hydroxysteroids Cyclohexenones Tertiary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxosteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Cyclohexenone - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic ketone - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - 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.

CHEBI:34182 : 3-hydroxy steroid