Compound Identification
SMILES
CC12CCC3C(CCC4CC(O)C(CO)C(O)C34C)C1CCC2O
InChIKey
InChIKey=FALORAWRABDMJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Formula
C20H34O4
Mass
338.488
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-hydroxysteroids 17-hydroxysteroids 1-hydroxysteroids Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Polyols Primary alcohols Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 1-hydroxysteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Polyol - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - 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