Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a potent androgen derived from testosterone, acting as a crucial hormone for developing male sex characteristics, including genitalia, prostate growth, and body hair. While essential, high DHT levels are the primary cause of male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) in adults. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Androgens. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Stanaprol, Proteina and Protona. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule III). Its PubChem CID is 10635.
Dihydrotestosterone
| CAS No | 521-18-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C19H30O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 290.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (5S,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one |
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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a potent androgen derived from testosterone, acting as a crucial hormone for developing male sex characteristics, including genitalia, prostate growth, and body hair.
The listed CAS number is 521-18-6.
The listed molecular formula is C19H30O2.
The listed molecular weight is 290.4 g/mol.
(5S,8R,9S,10S,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.
The source lists Stanaprol, Proteina and Protona.