Compound Identification
SMILES
CC12CCC3C(CCC4=C(O)C(=O)\C(CC34C)=C/O)C1CCC2O
InChIKey
InChIKey=VLJKLQIESFQWKT-KHPPLWFESA-N
Formula
C20H28O4
Mass
332.44
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
3-oxo delta-4-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids Delta-4-steroids O-quinomethanes Cyclohexenones Vinylogous acids Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Enols Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - 4-hydroxysteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Quinomethane - O-quinomethane - Cyclohexenone - Cyclic alcohol - Vinylogous acid - Secondary alcohol - Cyclic ketone - Ketone - Enol - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Alcohol - Organooxygen compound - 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