Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

COC(=O)C1CCC2C3CCC4C(O)C(O)CCC4(C)C3C(=O)CC12C

InChIKey

InChIKey=NHRJCSKIZVBYON-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Formula

C21H32O5

Mass

364.482

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

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

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Substituents

Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxysteroid - 4-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 11-oxosteroid - Oxosteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Methyl ester - Ketone - 1,2-diol - Carboxylic acid ester - Secondary alcohol - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organooxygen compound - 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

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