Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3(Cl)[C@@H](O)C[C@]12C
InChIKey
InChIKey=VRTQRHLAZBBCKG-RBZZARIASA-N
Formula
C20H29ClO3
Mass
352.9
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
Halogenated steroids 3-oxo delta-4-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids 11-beta-hydroxysteroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones Tertiary alcohols Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Chlorohydrins Organochlorides Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives Alkyl chlorides
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - 11-hydroxysteroid - 11-beta-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 9-halo-steroid - Halo-steroid - Hydroxysteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Chlorohydrin - Cyclic ketone - Secondary alcohol - Halohydrin - Ketone - Alcohol - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Alkyl halide - Organooxygen compound - Organochloride - Organohalogen compound - Alkyl chloride - 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
CHEBI:79901 : 3-hydroxy steroid