Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CC=C4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2CO
InChIKey
InChIKey=LZQLIEBYTFBACW-IPOQXWOTSA-N
Formula
C20H32O2
Mass
304.474
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-beta-hydroxysteroids 3-beta-hydroxy delta-5-steroids Delta-5-steroids Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Primary alcohols Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
20-hydroxysteroid - Androgen-skeleton - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxy-delta-5-steroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxy-delta-5-steroid - Delta-5-steroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - 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
Not available