3β-Androstenol, also known as 5α-androst-16-en-3β-ol, is a naturally occurring mammalian pheromone known to be present in humans and pigs. It is thought to play a role in axillary odor. It is produced from androstenone via the enzyme 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. Unlike its C3α epimer 3α-androstenol, 3β-androstenol shows no potentiation of the GABAA receptor or anticonvulsant activity.

See also

  • List of neurosteroids § Pheromones and pherines
  • C19H30O

References


Androstenol CAS1153511 API CDMO

4ANDROSTENSteraloids Inc.

4Hydroxytestosteron Androstendion Steroid chemische Verbindung

4Androsten3a,17adiol 3Sulfate Sodium Salt C19H29NaO5S CID

3αAndrostanediol Wikipedia