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  <version>1.0</version>
  <creation_date>2016-05-22 04:19:22 UTC</creation_date>
  <update_date>2026-05-14 19:00:35 UTC</update_date>
  <accession/>
  <common_name>4-Hydroxyandrostenedione</common_name>
  <class>SmallMolecule</class>
  <description>4-Hydroxyandrostenedione (C19H26O3) is an organic compound with an average molecular weight of 302.41 g/mol. 4-Hydroxyandrostenedione belongs to the androstane steroids, a subclass of steroids and steroid derivatives within the organic compounds. In terms of biochemical activity, the compound is recorded as an inhibitor of the protein target Aromatase (CYP19A1).

The compound is found in or released from ten recorded sources across several categories. Within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and veterinary products sector, it is associated with hormone antagonists and related agents. In food, food processing, and cookware, it is linked to the processing of fish. It is also found in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically within soap detergents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, tobacco smoke filters, and non-electric simulated smoking devices. Additionally, it is present in electrical and electronic equipment, including radio transmission systems, electric switches, selectors, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. The recorded route of exposure for 4-Hydroxyandrostenedione is intramuscular.</description>
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  <synonyms>
    <synonym>(1S,2R,10R,11S,15S)-6-hydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0²,⁷.0¹¹,¹⁵]heptadec-6-ene-5,14-dione</synonym>
    <synonym>formestane</synonym>
  </synonyms>
  <chemical_formula>C19H26O3</chemical_formula>
  <average_molecular_weight>302.4079</average_molecular_weight>
  <monisotopic_moleculate_weight>302.188194698</monisotopic_moleculate_weight>
  <iupac_name>(1S,2R,10R,11S,15S)-6-hydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-6-ene-5,14-dione</iupac_name>
  <traditional_iupac>(1S,2R,10R,11S,15S)-6-hydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-6-ene-5,14-dione</traditional_iupac>
  <cas_registry_number>566-48-3</cas_registry_number>
  <smiles>[H][C@@]12CCC(=O)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@]1([H])[C@@]2([H])CCC2=C(O)C(=O)CC[C@]12C</smiles>
  <inchi>InChI=1S/C19H26O3/c1-18-10-8-15(20)17(22)14(18)4-3-11-12-5-6-16(21)19(12,2)9-7-13(11)18/h11-13,22H,3-10H2,1-2H3/t11-,12-,13-,18+,19-/m0/s1</inchi>
  <inchikey>OSVMTWJCGUFAOD-KZQROQTASA-N</inchikey>
  <taxonomy>
    <kingdom>Organic compounds</kingdom>
    <super_class>Lipids and lipid-like molecules</super_class>
    <class>Steroids and steroid derivatives</class>
    <sub_class>Androstane steroids</sub_class>
    <direct_parent>Androgens and derivatives</direct_parent>
    <alternate_parents>
      <alternative_parent>17-oxosteroids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>3-oxo delta-4-steroids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Cyclohexenones</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Delta-4-steroids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Enols</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Hydrocarbon derivatives</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Hydroxysteroids</alternative_parent>
      <alternative_parent>Organic oxides</alternative_parent>
    </alternate_parents>
    <substituents>
      <substituent>17-oxosteroid</substituent>
      <substituent>3-oxo-delta-4-steroid</substituent>
      <substituent>3-oxosteroid</substituent>
      <substituent>4-hydroxysteroid</substituent>
      <substituent>Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Androgen-skeleton</substituent>
      <substituent>Carbonyl group</substituent>
      <substituent>Cyclic ketone</substituent>
      <substituent>Cyclohexenone</substituent>
      <substituent>Delta-4-steroid</substituent>
      <substituent>Enol</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydrocarbon derivative</substituent>
      <substituent>Hydroxysteroid</substituent>
      <substituent>Ketone</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxide</substituent>
      <substituent>Organic oxygen compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Organooxygen compound</substituent>
      <substituent>Oxosteroid</substituent>
    </substituents>
    <molecular_framework>Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds</molecular_framework>
    <descriptors>
      <descriptor>17-oxo steroid</descriptor>
      <descriptor>3-oxo Delta(4)-steroid</descriptor>
      <descriptor>enol</descriptor>
      <descriptor>hydroxy steroid</descriptor>
    </descriptors>
  </taxonomy>
  <status>Detected and Not Quantified</status>
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    <pathway>
      <name>Formestane Drug Metabolism Action Pathway</name>
      <smpdb_id>SMP0144212</smpdb_id>
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      <value>3.41</value>
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      <value>(1S,2R,10R,11S,15S)-6-hydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-6-ene-5,14-dione</value>
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      <value>[H][C@@]12CCC(=O)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@]1([H])[C@@]2([H])CCC2=C(O)C(=O)CC[C@]12C</value>
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      <value>C19H26O3</value>
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      <value>85.57</value>
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      <value>34.07</value>
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    <property>
      <kind>acceptor_count</kind>
      <value>3</value>
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      <value>0</value>
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    <property>
      <kind>formal_charge</kind>
      <value>0</value>
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  <drugbank_id>DB08905</drugbank_id>
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  <pubchem_compound_id>11273</pubchem_compound_id>
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  <chemspider_id>10799</chemspider_id>
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