Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CC[C@H]4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]34CO)[C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(O)C#C
InChIKey
InChIKey=HBGBVLXVBXGCQS-DDYSHWNRSA-N
Formula
C21H32O3
Mass
332.484
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 17-hydroxysteroids Diterpenoids Long-chain fatty alcohols Ynones Tertiary alcohols Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Haloacetylenes and derivatives Acetylides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
19-hydroxysteroid - Diterpenoid - Androgen-skeleton - 17-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - Long chain fatty alcohol - Fatty alcohol - Fatty acyl - Ynone - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Haloacetylene or derivatives - Acetylide - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - 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