5α-Dihydroaldosterone

5α-Dihydroaldosterone is a metabolite of aldosterone that is formed by 5α-reductase.[1] It is a potent antinatriuretic agent similarly to but somewhat different from aldosterone.[1] It is produced in the kidneys.[1]

5α-Dihydroaldosterone
Names
IUPAC name
(5S,8S,9S,10S,11S,13R,14S,17S)-11-Hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-methyl-3-oxo-1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-13-carbaldehyde
Other names
11β,21-Dihydroxy-3,20-dioxo-5α-pregnan-18-al
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
Properties
C21H30O5
Molar mass 362.466 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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