5α-Androst-2-ene-17-one is a steroid. It is referred to commercially as delta-2-androst-17-one. This compound is a naturally occurring pheromone found in elephants and boars. 5α-Androst-2-ene-17-one is also a natural human metabolite of DHEA.
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