C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@H]1CC[C@@H]2O)[C@H](O)CC1=CC(=O)CC[C@]31C

InChIKey=RNCGWYKXAJCOLD-LYPURALISA-N

C19H28O3

304.43

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

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

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 7-hydroxysteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-oxosteroid - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - Cyclic alcohol - Cyclic ketone - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Carbonyl group - 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.

KEGG (C05291) : C19 steroids (androgens) and derivatives - Androgens