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IUPAC name
5α-Androst-16-en-3β-ol
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Systematic IUPAC name
(3aS,3bR,5aS,7S,9aS,9bS,11aR)-9a,11a-Dimethyl-3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,7,8,9,9a,9b,10,11,11a-tetradecahydro-3H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-7-ol | |
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Properties | |
C19H30O | |
Molar mass | 274.448 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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3β-Androstenol, also known as 5α-androst-16-en-3β-ol, is a naturally occurring mammalian pheromone known to be present in humans and pigs. [1] [2] [3] It is thought to play a role in axillary odor. [3] It is produced from androstenone via the enzyme 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. [1] Unlike its C3α epimer 3α-androstenol, 3β-androstenol shows no potentiation of the GABAA receptor or anticonvulsant activity. [4]
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IUPAC name
5α-Androst-16-en-3β-ol
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Systematic IUPAC name
(3aS,3bR,5aS,7S,9aS,9bS,11aR)-9a,11a-Dimethyl-3a,3b,4,5,5a,6,7,8,9,9a,9b,10,11,11a-tetradecahydro-3H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-7-ol | |
Identifiers | |
3D model (
JSmol)
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ChemSpider | |
PubChem
CID
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UNII | |
CompTox Dashboard (
EPA)
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Properties | |
C19H30O | |
Molar mass | 274.448 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their
standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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3β-Androstenol, also known as 5α-androst-16-en-3β-ol, is a naturally occurring mammalian pheromone known to be present in humans and pigs. [1] [2] [3] It is thought to play a role in axillary odor. [3] It is produced from androstenone via the enzyme 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. [1] Unlike its C3α epimer 3α-androstenol, 3β-androstenol shows no potentiation of the GABAA receptor or anticonvulsant activity. [4]