Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](C=CC4=C(O)C(O)C=C[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CC[C@H]2CO
InChIKey
InChIKey=HTDHAHPZLPMUQE-FDFQMZKFSA-N
Formula
C20H28O3
Mass
316.441
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-hydroxy delta-1,4-steroids Delta-1,4-steroids Secondary alcohols Enols Primary alcohols Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
20-hydroxysteroid - Androgen-skeleton - Hydroxysteroid - 4-hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxy-delta-1,4-steroid - Delta-1,4-steroid - Secondary alcohol - Enol - 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