- Androstadienone
Androstadienone, also known as androsta-4,16,-dien-3-one, is a chemical compound that has been described as having strong
pheromone -like activities in humans. [Wyart C, Webster WW, Chen JH, Wilson SR, McClary A, Khan RM, Sobel N. 2007. Smelling a single component of male sweat alters levels of cortisol in women. J Neurosci. 27(6):1261-5. [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17287500&query_hl=1&itool=pubmed_docsum] ] It is derivative of the sex hormonetestosterone : however, androstadienone does not exhibit any known androgenic or anabolic effects. Though it has been reported to significantly affect the mood of women, it does not alter behaviour. [ [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16242537&dopt=Citation Pubmed excerpt] ] Androstadienone has a strong odor of sweat and is commonly sold in male fragrances, purportedly to increase sexual attraction.ee also
Androstenone References
External links
* [http://www.cf.ac.uk/biosi/staff/jacob/teaching/sensory/pherom.html A critical review of the evidence for the existence (1) human pheromones and (2) a functional vomeronasal organ (VNO) in humans]
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