Androstane is a C19 steroidal hydrocarbon with a gonane core. Androstane can exist as either of two , known as 5α-androstane and 5β-androstane.
File:androstane.png|5α-Androstane
File:androstane 5beta.png|5β-Androstane
Pharmacology
5α-Androstane is reported to be effective as an
androgen, in spite of having no
oxygen containing functional groups.
Androstanes
Androstanes are steroid derivatives with carbons present at positions 1 through 19.
See also
