Interesting Facts about (17S)-4-chloro-17-hydroxy-13,17-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
This compound, commonly known as a derivative in the family of steroids, is characterized by its complex structure, which includes multiple rings fused together, typical of steroidal compounds. The specific stereochemistry indicated by the designation (17S) signifies the orientation of atoms around a particular carbon atom in this large molecule, affecting how it interacts with biological systems.