Compound Identification
SMILES
CO[C@H]1C(=O)C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC=C4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C
InChIKey
InChIKey=CPHLKKWTVVSMIN-HOSJZOFRSA-N
Formula
C20H30O3
Mass
318.457
Taxonomic Classification
Taxonomy Tree
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Kingdom
Organic compounds
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Superclass
Lipids and lipid-like molecules
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Class
Steroids and steroid derivatives
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Subclass
Androstane steroids
- Level 5 Androgens and derivatives
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Subclass
Androstane steroids
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Class
Steroids and steroid derivatives
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Superclass
Lipids and lipid-like molecules
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Superclass
Lipids and lipid-like molecules
Class
Steroids and steroid derivatives
Subclass
Androstane steroids
Intermediate Tree Nodes
Not available
Direct Parent
Androgens and derivatives
Alternative Parents
3-beta-hydroxysteroids 3-beta-hydroxy delta-5-steroids 16-oxosteroids Delta-5-steroids Diterpenoids Monosaccharides Secondary alcohols Cyclic ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Dialkyl ethers Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Diterpenoid - Androgen-skeleton - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxy-delta-5-steroid - Oxosteroid - 16-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxy-delta-5-steroid - Delta-5-steroid - Monosaccharide - Cyclic alcohol - Cyclic ketone - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Ether - Dialkyl ether - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound
Description
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.
External Descriptors
Not available