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

InChIKey=UXYRZJKIQKRJCF-OBPRGFKZSA-N

C20H32O2

304.474

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo-5-alpha-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids Secondary alcohols Cyclic ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxosteroid - 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Cyclic ketone - 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