C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CC[C@H]4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2C(O)=O

InChIKey=KAYYIYDHRSEWHR-OWAZHJKWSA-N

C20H32O3

320.473

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-beta-hydroxysteroids Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives Carbonyl compounds

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

20-hydroxysteroid - Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxygen 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.

Not available