C[C@@H]1C[C@]2(C)[C@H]3CC[C@@]4(C)[C@@H](CC[C@]4(C)O)[C@@H]3CCC2=CC1=O

InChIKey=QLPXACPMYLBLST-BRRPRDELSA-N

C21H32O2

316.485

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo delta-4-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones Tertiary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic alcohol - Ketone - Cyclic ketone - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - 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.

CHEBI:79841 : 3-hydroxy steroid