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FoodComEx IDPC000217
FoodDB RecordFDB021808
Chemical Information
NameDehydroepiandrosterone
DescriptionDehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a natural steroid hormone produced from cholesterol by the adrenal glands. DHEA is also produced in the gonads, adipose tissue and the brain. DHEA is structurally similar to, and is a precursor of, androstenedione, testosterone, estradiol, estrone and estrogen. It is the most abundant hormone in the human body. Most of DHEA is sulfated (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate- DEHAS) before secretion. DHEAS is the sulfated version of DHEA; - this conversion is reversibly catalyzed by sulfotransferase (SULT2A1) primarily in the adrenals, the liver, and small intestines. In blood, most DHEA is found as DHEAS with levels that are about 300 times higher than free DHEA. Blood measurements of DHEAS/DHEA are useful to detect excess adrenal activity as seen in adrenal cancer or hyperplasia, including certain forms of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have normal or mildly elevated levels of DHEAS. [HMDB]. Dehydroepiandrosterone is found in many foods, some of which are summer grape, quinoa, calabash, and chinese chives.
CAS Number53-43-0
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
(+)-DehydroisoandrosteroneHMDB
(3-beta)-3-Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-oneHMDB
(3beta,16alpha)-3,16-Dihydroxy-androst-5-en-17-oneHMDB
(3beta)-3-Hydroxy-androst-5-en-17-oneHMDB
17-ChetovisHMDB
17-HormoforinHMDB
3-beta-Hydroxy-5-androsten-17-oneHMDB
3-beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-oneHMDB
3b-Hydroxy-D5-androsten-17-oneHMDB
3b-Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-oneHMDB
3beta-Hydroxy-5-androsten-17-oneHMDB
3beta-Hydroxy-androst-5-en-17-oneHMDB
3beta-Hydroxy-D5-androsten-17-oneHMDB
3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-oneHMDB
5-Androsten-3-beta-ol-17-oneHMDB
5-Androsten-3b-ol-17-oneHMDB
5-Androsten-3beta-ol-17-oneHMDB
5-dehydro-EpiandrosteroneHMDB
5-DehydroepiandrosteroneHMDB
5,6-DehydroisoandrosteroneHMDB
5,6-DidehydroisoandrosteroneHMDB
AndrestenolHMDB
Androst-5-ene-3b-ol-17-oneHMDB
Androst-5-ene-3beta-ol-17-oneHMDB
Androsten-3beta-ol-17-oneHMDB
AndrostenoloneHMDB
AstenileHMDB
D5-Androsten-3b-ol-17-oneHMDB
D5-Androsten-3beta-ol-17-oneHMDB
DeandrosHMDB
dehydro-Epi-androsteroneHMDB
DehydroisoandrosteroneHMDB
DiandronHMDB
DiandroneHMDB
HydroxyandrostenoneHMDB
PrasteronaHMDB
PrasteroneHMDB
PrasteronumHMDB
PrestaraHMDB
PsicosteroneHMDB
trans-DehydroandrosteroneHMDB
Chemical FormulaC19H28O2
IUPAC name5-hydroxy-2,15-dimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-7-en-14-one
InChI IdentifierInChI=1S/C19H28O2/c1-18-9-7-13(20)11-12(18)3-4-14-15-5-6-17(21)19(15,2)10-8-16(14)18/h3,13-16,20H,4-11H2,1-2H3
InChI KeyFMGSKLZLMKYGDP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESCC12CCC3C(CC=C4CC(O)CCC34C)C1CCC2=O
Average Molecular Weight288.4244
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight288.20893014
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as androgens and derivatives. These are 3-hydroxylated C19 steroid hormones. They are known to favor the development of masculine characteristics. They also show profound effects on scalp and body hair in humans.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassSteroids and steroid derivatives
Sub ClassAndrostane steroids
Direct ParentAndrogens and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Androgen-skeleton
  • 3-hydroxy-delta-5-steroid
  • 3-hydroxysteroid
  • Hydroxysteroid
  • 17-oxosteroid
  • Oxosteroid
  • Delta-5-steroid
  • Cyclic alcohol
  • Ketone
  • Secondary alcohol
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Alcohol
  • Carbonyl group
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic oxide
  • Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logPNot Available
Experimental Water SolubilityNot Available
Melting PointNot Available
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 3 g
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
Contact NameContact InstitutionContact Email
Rosa Vazquez Fresnovazquezf@ualberta.ca
Commercial Vendors
AKSci F793
AKSci J10065
Cayman Chemical 15728
Toronto Research Chemicals D229585
Toronto Research Chemicals KIT1095