Compound Identification
SMILES
[2H]C1([2H])C=C2C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]2(CO)[C@H]2CC[C@@]3(C)[C@@H](C[C@@]([2H])(O)C3=O)[C@H]12
InChIKey
InChIKey=DAFZPRAMJKYZNI-XSVJHKEFSA-N
Formula
C19H28O4
Mass
323.447
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 17-oxosteroids 16-alpha-hydroxysteroids Delta-5-steroids Secondary alcohols Ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Primary alcohols Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 19-hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxy-delta-5-steroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - 16-hydroxysteroid - 16-alpha-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxy-delta-5-steroid - Oxosteroid - 17-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Delta-5-steroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Primary alcohol - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Alcohol - Organic oxide - 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