5α-Androst-16-en-3-one
Product Specifications
CAS Number
18339-16-7
Target
Others, Endogenous Metabolite
Related Pathways
Others, Metabolism
Bioactivity
5α-Androst-16-en-3-one, a mammalian pheromone present in boar saliva, plays a crucial role in facilitating social and sexual interactions by acting as a volatile chemical cue. It is utilized to prime sows in estrus for mating or artificial insemination, underscoring its significance in reproductive behavior. Additionally, this compound is detected in human sweat and urine, where it is involved in studies concerning receptor-mediated odorant detection and the genetic foundations of anosmias, thereby broadening its scope of relevance beyond the animal kingdom.
Smiles
[H][C@@]12CC=C[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@]1([H])[C@@]2([H])CC[C@@]2([H])CC(=O)CC[C@]12C
Molecular Formula
C19H28O
Molecular Weight
272.432
Shipping Conditions
Ice Packs
Storage Temperature
-20°C
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