C[C@@H]1CC2=CC(=O)C=C[C@]2(C)[C@H]2CC[C@@]3(C)[C@@H](CC[C@]3(C)O)[C@H]12

InChIKey=XPQMZKUPBXMJTQ-VLOLGRDOSA-N

C21H30O2

314.469

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo delta-1,4-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids Delta-1,4-steroids Tertiary alcohols Cyclic ketones Cyclic alcohols and derivatives Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-1,4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Delta-1,4-steroid - Cyclic alcohol - Tertiary alcohol - Ketone - Cyclic ketone - Organooxygen compound - Alcohol - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - 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.

CHEBI:79903 : 3-hydroxy steroid