Compound Identification
SMILES
CC12C[C@H](O)CC1C1CCC3CC(O)CCC3(C)C1CC2
InChIKey
InChIKey=KVUXYQHEESDGIJ-QCQGDQOKSA-N
Formula
C19H32O2
Mass
292.463
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-hydroxysteroids 16-alpha-hydroxysteroids Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 16-hydroxysteroid - 16-alpha-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - 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:16799 : 16-hydroxy steroid