Showing chemical card for 5-androstene-3,17-dione (CFc000283728)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:16 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283728
Molecule Identification
Common Name
5-androstene-3,17-dione
Definition
5-androstene-3,17-dione belongs to androgens and derivatives class of compounds. Those 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. 5-androstene-3,17-dione is practically insoluble (in water) and an extremely weak acidic compound (based on its pKa). 5-androstene-3,17-dione can be found in a number of food items such as taro, red raspberry, calabash, and garland chrysanthemum, which makes 5-androstene-3,17-dione a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
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.
