Compound Identification
SMILES
CN1C(=O)CC[C@]2(C)[C@H]3CC[C@@]4(C)[C@@H](CCC4C(O)=O)[C@@H]3CC=C12
InChIKey
InChIKey=ZCFIZYOPIMNSHX-MVGOCFBLSA-N
Formula
C20H29NO3
Mass
331.456
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-4-azasteroids 4-azasteroids and derivatives Piperidinones Delta lactams Tertiary carboxylic acid amides Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives Carboxylic acids Azacyclic compounds Organonitrogen compounds Organic oxides Hydrocarbon derivatives Carbonyl compounds
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic heteropolycyclic compounds
Substituents
20-hydroxysteroid - Androgen-skeleton - 3-oxosteroid - 3-oxo-4-azasteroid - Oxosteroid - Hydroxysteroid - 4-azasteroid - Azasteroid - Delta-lactam - Piperidinone - Piperidine - Tertiary carboxylic acid amide - Carboxamide group - Lactam - Organoheterocyclic compound - Azacycle - Carboxylic acid - Carboxylic acid derivative - Monocarboxylic acid or derivatives - Organooxygen compound - Organic nitrogen compound - Carbonyl group - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organic oxide - Organic oxygen compound - Organonitrogen compound - Aliphatic heteropolycyclic 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