Compound Identification
SMILES
COC(=O)C1CCC2C3CCC4C(O)C(O)CCC4(C)C3C(=O)CC12C
InChIKey
InChIKey=NHRJCSKIZVBYON-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Formula
C21H32O5
Mass
364.482
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 11-oxosteroids Methyl esters Secondary alcohols Ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives 1,2-diols Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
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