C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CC[C@H]4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1C[C@H](CO)C2=O

InChIKey=KQHKUOHLCRQQSG-CZUADDKVSA-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 17-oxosteroids Secondary alcohols Ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Primary alcohols Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 17-oxosteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Primary alcohol - 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.

CHEBI:79485 : 3-hydroxy steroid