Compound Identification
SMILES
CC12CCC3C(CCC4=CC(=O)CCC34C)C1CCC2=CC#N
InChIKey
InChIKey=IVLYYDBQEJRSRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Formula
C21H27NO
Mass
309.453
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-oxo delta-4-steroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones Nitriles Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - Oxosteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - Ketone - Cyclic ketone - Carbonitrile - Nitrile - Organic nitrogen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Carbonyl group - Cyanide - Organic oxygen compound - 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