| 3ß-hydroxy-5-androsten-17-one | |
| CAS number 53-43-0 | ATC code A14AA07 |
| Chemical formula | C19H28O2 |
| Molecular weight | 288.43 |
| Bioavailability | ?% |
| Metabolism | Hepatic |
| Elimination half-life | 12 hours |
| Excretion | Urinary:?% |
| Pregnancy category | ? |
| Legal status | Commercially available (US) |
| Routes of administration | Oral |
| Melting point | 146–151°C |
| Specific rotation *D | |
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), is a natural steroid hormone produced from cholesterol by the adrenal glands found atop of the kidneys in the human body. DHEA is also produced in the gonads, adipose tissue and the brain. DHEA is structurally similar to, and is a precursor of, androstenedione, testosterone and estrogen. It is the most abundant hormone in the human body. Synonymes for Dehydroepiandrosterone are: Dehydroisoandrosterone; 3beta-Hydroxy-5-androsten-17-one; 3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one; Androstenol; Androstenolone; Dehydroisoandrosterone; Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one; Prasterone; trans-Dehydroandrosterone. Brand names for DHEA include Prastera® and Fidelin®.

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