Cyanoketone

Cyanoketone
Names
IUPAC name
(2S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-4,4,10,13,17-pentamethyl-3-oxo-1,2,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-2-carbonitrile
Identifiers
4248-66-2 YesY
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 19069 N
PubChem 20243
Properties
C23H33NO2
Molar mass 355.51 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Cyanoketone is an androstenol. It has been shown to inhibit steroidogenesis.[1]

It inhibits atrophy of apical dendrites.

References

  1. Di Prisco, C. L.; Materazzi, G.; Scattolini, B. (1971). "Inhibition of steroidogenesis by cyanoketone". Gynecologic investigation. 2 (1): 309–315. doi:10.1159/000301873. PMID 4266510.


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