Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H](CC[C@H]4C[C@H](O)[C@H](C[C@]34C)NC3CCCCC3)[C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2O
InChIKey
InChIKey=XVYHQDQCXJJWED-ZRGLUKMUSA-N
Formula
C25H43NO2
Mass
389.624
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 Cyclohexylamines Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives 1,2-aminoalcohols Dialkylamines Organopnictogen compounds Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
Androgen-skeleton - 3-hydroxysteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 3-alpha-hydroxysteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Cyclohexylamine - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - 1,2-aminoalcohol - Secondary amine - Secondary aliphatic amine - Alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Amine - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organopnictogen compound - Organic oxygen 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
Not available