Androstenediol
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This article is about androstenediol the hormone. For other uses, see Androstenediol (disambiguation).
Androstenediol, or 5-androstenediol (abbreviated as A5 or Δ5-diol), also known as androst-5-ene-3β,17β-diol, is an endogenous weak androgen and estrogen steroid hormone and intermediate in the biosynthesis of testosterone from dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). It is closely related to androstenedione (androst-4-ene-3,17-dione).
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Other names | A5; Δ5-Diol; Androstenediol; Androst-5-ene-3β,17β-diol; Hermaphrodiol; HE2100 |
Routes of administration | By mouth |
Drug class | Androgen; Anabolic steroid |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.007.553 |
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Formula | C19H30O2 |
Molar mass | 290.447 g·mol−1 |
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