Compound Identification
SMILES
CCC1=CCC2C3=C(O)CC4CC(O)CCC4(C)C3C(O)CC12C
InChIKey
InChIKey=SQGJBTQMRXBVGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Formula
C21H32O3
Mass
332.484
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
7-hydroxysteroids 3-hydroxy delta-7-steroids 11-hydroxysteroids Delta-7-steroids Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Polyols Enols Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxy-delta-7-steroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 11-hydroxysteroid - 7-hydroxysteroid - Delta-7-steroid - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Enol - Polyol - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - 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