Description / Application
Dehydroepiandrosterone is an androstanoid that is androst-5-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3 and an oxo group at position 17. It is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It has a role as an androgen, a mouse metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a 3beta-hydroxy-Delta(5)-steroid, a 17-oxo steroid and an androstanoid.
Identities
| Alternative Name | trans-Dehydroandrosterone |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C19H28O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 288.4 |
| MFCD | MFCD00003613 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |