Record Information
Version1.0
Creation Date2016-09-30 22:49:35 UTC
Update Date2020-04-22 15:09:16 UTC
BMDB IDBMDB0001984
Secondary Accession Numbers
  • BMDB01984
Metabolite Identification
Common NameFinasteride
DescriptionFinasteride, also known as proscar or propecia, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as androgens and derivatives. These are 3-hydroxylated C19 steroid hormones. They are known to favor the development of masculine characteristics. They also show profound effects on scalp and body hair in humans. Based on a literature review a significant number of articles have been published on Finasteride.
Structure
Thumb
Synonyms
ValueSource
(5alpha,17beta)-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamideChEBI
FinasteridaChEBI
FinasteridumChEBI
PropeciaKegg
ProscarKegg
(5a,17b)-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamideGenerator
(5Α,17β)-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-1-ene-17-carboxamideGenerator
Chibro-proscarHMDB
FinastidHMDB
FinpeciaHMDB
ProstideHMDB
Chibro proscarHMDB
EucoprostHMDB
Merck brand 1 OF finasterideHMDB
Merck brand 2 OF finasterideHMDB
Cahill may roberts brand OF finasterideHMDB
Lipha brand OF finasterideHMDB
Merck frosst brand 1 OF finasterideHMDB
Frosst iberica brand OF finasterideHMDB
MSD Chibropharm brand OF finasterideHMDB
Merck sharp and dohme brand 1 OF finasterideHMDB
PropeshiaHMDB
MSD Brand OF finasterideHMDB
Merck frosst brand 2 OF finasterideHMDB
Merck sharp and dhome brand 2 OF finasterideHMDB
Chemical FormulaC23H36N2O2
Average Molecular Weight372.5441
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight372.277678406
IUPAC Name(1S,2R,7R,10S,11S,14S,15S)-N-tert-butyl-2,15-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-azatetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-3-ene-14-carboxamide
Traditional Name(1S,2R,7R,10S,11S,14S,15S)-N-tert-butyl-2,15-dimethyl-5-oxo-6-azatetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-3-ene-14-carboxamide
CAS Registry Number98319-26-7
SMILES
[H][C@@]12CC[C@H](C(=O)NC(C)(C)C)[C@@]1(C)CC[C@@]1([H])[C@@]2([H])CC[C@@]2([H])NC(=O)C=C[C@]12C
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C23H36N2O2/c1-21(2,3)25-20(27)17-8-7-15-14-6-9-18-23(5,13-11-19(26)24-18)16(14)10-12-22(15,17)4/h11,13-18H,6-10,12H2,1-5H3,(H,24,26)(H,25,27)/t14-,15-,16-,17+,18+,22-,23+/m0/s1
InChI KeyDBEPLOCGEIEOCV-WSBQPABSSA-N
Chemical Taxonomy
Description belongs to the class of organic compounds known as androgens and derivatives. These are 3-hydroxylated C19 steroid hormones. They are known to favor the development of masculine characteristics. They also show profound effects on scalp and body hair in humans.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassLipids and lipid-like molecules
ClassSteroids and steroid derivatives
Sub ClassAndrostane steroids
Direct ParentAndrogens and derivatives
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • 20-hydroxysteroid
  • Androgen-skeleton
  • 3-hydroxysteroid
  • Hydroxysteroid
  • 4-azasteroid
  • Azasteroid
  • Cyclic carboximidic acid
  • Carboximidic acid
  • Carboximidic acid derivative
  • Azacycle
  • Organoheterocyclic compound
  • Propargyl-type 1,3-dipolar organic compound
  • Organic 1,3-dipolar compound
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Aliphatic heteropolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Ontology
StatusExpected but not Quantified
Origin
  • Exogenous
BiofunctionNot Available
ApplicationNot Available
Cellular locations
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Physical Properties
StateSolid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueReference
Melting PointNot AvailableNot Available
Boiling PointNot AvailableNot Available
Water SolubilityNot AvailableNot Available
LogPNot AvailableNot Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
logP3.53ALOGPS
logP3.07ChemAxon
logS-5.3ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)14.53ChemAxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)0.33ChemAxon
Physiological Charge0ChemAxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count2ChemAxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2ChemAxon
Polar Surface Area58.2 ŲChemAxon
Rotatable Bond Count2ChemAxon
Refractivity108.2 m³·mol⁻¹ChemAxon
Polarizability43.96 ųChemAxon
Number of Rings4ChemAxon
BioavailabilityYesChemAxon
Rule of FiveYesChemAxon
Ghose FilterYesChemAxon
Veber's RuleYesChemAxon
MDDR-like RuleYesChemAxon
Spectra
Spectra
Biological Properties
Cellular Locations
  • Cell membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Membrane
Biospecimen LocationsNot Available
Pathways
Normal Concentrations
Not Available
Abnormal Concentrations
Not Available
HMDB IDHMDB0001984
DrugBank IDDB01216
Phenol Explorer Compound IDNot Available
FooDB IDFDB022782
KNApSAcK IDNot Available
Chemspider ID51714
KEGG Compound IDNot Available
BioCyc IDNot Available
BiGG IDNot Available
Wikipedia LinkFinasteride
METLIN IDNot Available
PubChem Compound57363
PDB IDNot Available
ChEBI ID5062
References
Synthesis ReferencePeng, Dongming; Huang, Kelong; Liu, Yanfei. Improved synthesis of finasteride. Zhongguo Yaowu Huaxue Zazhi (2005), 15(5), 288-290.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)Not Available
General ReferencesNot Available