Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

CC12CCCC1C1CC(=O)C3CC(=O)CCC3(C)C1CC2

InChIKey

InChIKey=GNWJTKAFPYSBEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Formula

C19H28O2

Mass

288.431

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

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

6-oxosteroids 3-oxosteroids Cyclic ketones Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Substituents

Androgen-skeleton - 6-oxosteroid - Oxosteroid - 3-oxosteroid - Cyclic ketone - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - 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

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