Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]12CC(=O)[C@H]3[C@@H](CC[C@@H]4C[C@H](O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CC[C@]2(O)[C@@H](O)C(O)=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=WSGDQTSOKWCQOM-MLKYROJOSA-N
Formula
C21H32O6
Mass
380.481
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-alpha-hydroxysteroids 17-hydroxysteroids 11-oxosteroids Diterpenoids Short-chain hydroxy acids and derivatives Hydroxy fatty acids Branched fatty acids Monosaccharides Alpha hydroxy acids and derivatives Tertiary alcohols Secondary alcohols Ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
20-hydroxysteroid - Diterpenoid - Androgen-skeleton - 17-hydroxysteroid - 3-alpha-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 11-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-hydroxysteroid - Short-chain hydroxy acid - Hydroxy fatty acid - Branched fatty acid - Fatty acyl - Fatty acid - Monosaccharide - Hydroxy acid - Alpha-hydroxy acid - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organic oxygen compound - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - 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