Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]1(O)CCC2[C@@H]3CCC4=C(O)C(=O)C(C[C@]4(C)C3CC[C@]12C)C=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=LEIGUHHGMIZNEC-DZWPSQHGSA-N
Formula
C21H30O4
Mass
346.467
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-oxo delta-4-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds Tertiary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Enols Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives Aldehydes
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - 4-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - 1,3-dicarbonyl compound - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic alcohol - Ketone - Cyclic ketone - Enol - Organooxygen compound - Aldehyde - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - 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
Not available