C[C@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@H]4CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C

InChIKey=WYZDXEKUWRCKOB-YDSAWKJFSA-N

C20H32O2

304.474

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo-5-alpha-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids Tertiary alcohols Cyclic ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxosteroid - 3-oxo-5-alpha-steroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Cyclic ketone - 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.

LIPIDMAPS (LMST02020027) : C19 steroids (androgens) and derivatives