C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CCC2=O)[C@H](O)C[C@H]1C[C@@H](O)CC[C@]31C

InChIKey=VFPMCLQMAUVEHD-KMQZSKAMSA-N

C19H30O3

306.446

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

7-hydroxysteroids 3-beta-hydroxysteroids 17-oxosteroids Secondary alcohols Ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxysteroid - 7-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 17-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - 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.

CHEBI:85816 : 3beta-hydroxy steroid - 7alpha-hydroxy steroid - 17-oxo steroid