C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=C[C@@H](O)[C@@H](O)C[C@]34CO)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2O

InChIKey=PQZMXIWGKIJVJH-LXHSEZJASA-N

C19H30O4

322.445

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-hydroxy delta-4-steroids 3-beta-hydroxysteroids 17-hydroxysteroids Delta-4-steroids Diterpenoids Long-chain fatty alcohols Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

19-hydroxysteroid - Diterpenoid - Androgen-skeleton - 17-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 2-hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxy-delta-4-steroid - Delta-4-steroid - Long chain fatty alcohol - Fatty alcohol - Fatty acyl - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound

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.

Not available