Testosterone (C₁₉H₂₈O₂) — Properties, Uses & Safety

Overview

The primary male sex hormone and anabolic steroid, essential for male development and muscle protein synthesis.

IUPAC Name

(8R,9S,10R,13S,14S,17S)-17-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one

CAS Number

58-22-0

PubChem CID

6013

Molecular Formula

C₁₉H₂₈O₂

Molar Mass

288.431 g/mol

State at STP

solid

Appearance

White crystalline solid