Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

C[C@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]4(C)[C@H]3[C@H](O)C[C@]12C

InChIKey

InChIKey=JYSKGJQTRZNVIX-QMNUTNMBSA-N

Formula

C20H28O3

Mass

316.441

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

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 - 3-oxo-delta-1,4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - 11-hydroxysteroid - 11-alpha-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Delta-1,4-steroid - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic alcohol - Cyclic ketone - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Alcohol - Organic oxide - 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

CHEBI:79414 : 3-hydroxy steroid

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