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steroid

CHEBI:CHEBI_35341

Definition

Any of naturally occurring compounds and synthetic analogues, based on the cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene carbon skeleton, partially or completely hydrogenated; there are usually methyl groups at C-10 and C-13, and often an alkyl group at C-17. By extension, one or more bond scissions, ring expansions and/or ring contractions of the skeleton may have occurred. Natural steroids are derived biogenetically from squalene which is a triterpene.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C19H31R
Molecular Mass
259.450
Charge
0
SMILES
C12C(C3C(C(CC3)*)(C)CC1)CCC4C2(CCCC4)C

Alternative Names

  • a steroid
  • Steroid
  • steroids

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:35341
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MetaCyc:Steroids

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

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