Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CC(=O)C4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CC=C2
InChIKey
InChIKey=GOJSMZGIOCBZMX-UNTXSKPGSA-N
Formula
C19H24O2
Mass
284.399
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
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 6-oxosteroid - Oxosteroid - 3-oxosteroid - Cyclohexenone - 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
Not available