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Androstenol, a 16-androstene pheromone.

16-Androstenes, or androst-16-enes, are a class of endogenous androstane steroids that includes androstadienol, androstadienone, androstenone, and androstenol, which are pheromones.[1] Some of the 16-androstenes, such as androstenone and androstenol, are odorous, and have been confirmed to contribute to human malodor.[1]

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  1. ^ Gower, D. B.; Ruparelia, B. A. (1993). "Olfaction in humans with special reference to odorous 16-androstenes: their occurrence, perception and possible social, psychological and sexual impact". Journal of Endocrinology. 137 (2): 167–187. doi:10.1677/joe.0.1370167. ISSN 0022-0795.