Structure Information
Structure

Compound Identification

SMILES

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

InChIKey

InChIKey=XKASGEXHNLDQIB-AYWFNIBGSA-N

Formula

C20H33FO3

Mass

340.479

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Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

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

Molecular Framework

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Substituents

Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxysteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - 3-beta-hydroxysteroid - 11-hydroxysteroid - 11-beta-hydroxysteroid - 9-halo-steroid - Halo-steroid - Hydroxysteroid - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Halohydrin - Secondary alcohol - Fluorohydrin - Polyol - Organohalogen compound - Alcohol - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Alkyl halide - Alkyl fluoride - Organofluoride - 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

CHEBI:79410 : 3-hydroxy steroid

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