Compound Identification
SMILES
C[C@]12CCC3C(CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)C1CC[C@@H]2C(O)=O
InChIKey
InChIKey=YQACAXHKQZCEOI-NXRPMPOCSA-N
Formula
C20H28O3
Mass
316.441
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
Hydroxysteroids 3-oxo delta-4-steroids Delta-4-steroids Cyclohexenones Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents
20-hydroxysteroid - Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxo-delta-4-steroid - 3-oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - Oxosteroid - Delta-4-steroid - Cyclohexenone - Ketone - Cyclic ketone - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Organooxygen compound - Organic oxide - Carbonyl group - Organic oxygen compound - Hydrocarbon derivative - 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