| Names | |
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| IUPAC name 5ξ-Estrane[1] | |
| Systematic IUPAC name (3aS,3bR,5aΞ,9aS,9bR,11aS)-11a-Methylhexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene | |
| Identifiers | |
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3D model (JSmol) | |
| 3125721 | |
| ChEBI | |
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| Properties | |
| C18H30 | |
| Molar mass | 246.438 g·mol−1 |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
Estrane is a C18steroid derivative, with agonane core.
Estrenes are estrane derivatives that contain adouble bond, with an example beingnandrolone.[2]Estratrienes (estrins) are estrane derivatives that contain threedouble bonds, for instanceestrin (estra-1,3,5(10)-triene). A class of femalesex hormones,estrogens, such asestradiol,estrone, andestriol are estratrienes.