CCCCC[C@@H]1CC2C3CCC(=O)[C@@]3(C)CCC2[C@@]2(C)CCC(=O)C=C12

InChIKey=VIEGBWJBDLNCHK-SQAZOEJWSA-N

C24H36O2

356.55

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo delta-4-steroids 17-oxosteroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

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