Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2C(O)CC(O)=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=FBDHHOQHOSVAKF-BSOUYIBISA-N
Formula
C22H32O4
Mass
360.494
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
Steroid acids Hydroxysteroids 3-oxo delta-4-steroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones Beta hydroxy acids and derivatives Secondary alcohols Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
20-hydroxysteroid - Androgen-skeleton - Steroid acid - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - Beta-hydroxy acid - Hydroxy acid - Cyclic ketone - Ketone - Secondary alcohol - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Hydrocarbon derivative - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Alcohol - Organooxygen compound - 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