[H][C@]1(O)C[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]2(C)[C@@]1([H])O

InChIKey=YMCWOAZGWMZGQT-KYQPOWKGSA-N

C19H28O3

304.43

Organic compounds

Lipids and lipid-like molecules

Steroids and steroid derivatives

Androstane steroids

Not available

Androgens and derivatives

3-oxo delta-4-steroids 17-hydroxysteroids 16-beta-hydroxysteroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones Secondary alcohols Cyclic alcohols and derivatives 1,2-diols Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives

Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds

Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - 16-beta-hydroxysteroid - 16-hydroxysteroid - 17-hydroxysteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - Cyclic alcohol - Secondary alcohol - Ketone - 1,2-diol - Cyclic ketone - Alcohol - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxygen compound - Carbonyl group - 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:83027 : 3-oxo Delta(4)-steroid - 17beta-hydroxy steroid - 16beta-hydroxy steroid - androstanoid