C[C@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=C(Cl)C(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C

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C20H29ClO2

336.9

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

Halogenated steroids 3-oxo delta-4-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones Tertiary alcohols Alpha-chloroketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Vinyl chlorides Chloroalkenes Organochlorides Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - 4-halo-steroid - Halo-steroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - Alpha-haloketone - Alpha-chloroketone - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic ketone - Ketone - Chloroalkene - Haloalkene - Vinyl halide - Vinyl chloride - Alcohol - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organochloride - Organohalogen compound - 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:79860 : 3-hydroxy steroid