Androstane is a steroid. Androstane can exist as either of two isomers, known as 5α-androstane and 5β-androstane. File:androstane.png|5α-Androstane File:androstane 5beta.png|5β-Androstane ...
The parent hydrocarbon of the androgenic steroids. For structure, see steroids. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(an´dro-stān) the hydrocarbon nucleus, C19H32, from which androgens are derived.
Type: Term Pronunciation: an′drō-stān Definitions: 1. The parent hydrocarbon of the androgenic steroids. For structure, see steroids.