androstenones
Androstenones are a group of steroid compounds that are naturally produced in the bodies of many mammals, including humans. Specifically, androstenones are classified as androstanes, a class of steroid hormones derived from androstane. The most well-known androstenones are androstadienone and androstadienol. These compounds are often found in body fluids such as urine, sweat, and saliva. They are also present in animal products like boar meat and pig scent glands.
The biological role of androstenones is still a subject of ongoing research. In some animal species, they
Androstenones are synthesized from cholesterol through a series of enzymatic reactions within the adrenal glands and