C[C@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@H]4CC(=O)\C(C[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C)=C/O

InChIKey=ICMWWNHDUZJFDW-DHODBPELSA-N

C21H32O3

332.484

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo-5-alpha-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids Vinylogous acids Tertiary alcohols Cyclic ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Enols Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxosteroid - 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Vinylogous acid - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic ketone - Ketone - Enol - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - Alcohol - Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound

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.

KEGG (C07393) : Androstane and derivatives