Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an endogenous steroid hormone that serves as a precursor to other sex hormones, including estrogen and testosterone. It is often used as a dietary supplement to improve energy, mood, and immune function. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Androgens and Fertility agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Prasterone, Fidelin and Prastera. Its PubChem CID is 5881.
Dehydroepiandrosterone
| CAS No | 53-43-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C19H28O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 288.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (3S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-3-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one |
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an endogenous steroid hormone that serves as a precursor to other sex hormones, including estrogen and testosterone. It is often used as a dietary supplement to improve energy, mood, and immune function.
The listed CAS number is 53-43-0.
The listed molecular formula is C19H28O2.
The listed molecular weight is 288.4 g/mol.
(3S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-3-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one.
The source lists Prasterone, Fidelin and Prastera.