Compound Identification
SMILES
CONC\C=C\[C@H]1CC[C@]2(O)[C@@H]3CC[C@@H]4C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C
InChIKey
InChIKey=QBNSIEPGEGGFGS-CGJCFGQLSA-N
Formula
C23H39NO3
Mass
377.569
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 14-hydroxysteroids Tertiary alcohols Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives N-organohydroxylamines Organopnictogen compounds Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxysteroid - 14-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Secondary alcohol - N-organohydroxylamine - Organonitrogen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Alcohol - Organooxygen compound - 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