[H][C@]12CCC(=O)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@]1([H])[C@]2([H])CC[C@]2([H])C[C@]([H])(O)CC[C@]12C

InChIKey=QGXBDMJGAMFCBF-QOFVRUKASA-N

C19H30O2

290.447

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-alpha-hydroxysteroids 17-oxosteroids Secondary alcohols Ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxysteroid - 3-alpha-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 17-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organooxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Carbonyl group - Organic oxide - 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