C[C@]12CCC3C(CCC4=CC(=O)C(=C)C[C@]34C)C1CCC2=O

InChIKey=KNDVUJIQAHBHEY-YOWJUQOHSA-N

C20H26O2

298.426

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo delta-4-steroids 17-oxosteroids Delta-4-steroids O-quinomethanes Cyclohexenones Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - Oxosteroid - 17-oxosteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Quinomethane - O-quinomethane - Cyclohexenone - Cyclic ketone - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - 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