Hydrocortisone, 98%

Description

CAS: 50-23-7 | C21H30O5 | 362.466 g/mol

Cortisol, steroid hormone is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoids. Its primary functions is to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis, suppress the immune system, and aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

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Applications
Cortisol, steroid hormone is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoids. Its primary functions is to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis, suppress the immune system, and aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism.

Solubility
It is soluble in DMSO and ethanol.

Notes
Protect against light. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-23-7
• Molecular Formula: C21H30O5
• MDL Number: MFCD00011654
• InChI Key: JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-N
• Synonym: hydrocortisone, cortisol, acticort, cetacort, cortef, 17-hydroxycorticosterone, hydrocortisyl, hydrasson, cobadex, cortril
• PubChem CID: 5754
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17650

• Melting Point: 213°C to 215°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 1354819
• Merck Index: 14,4787
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in DMSO and ethanol.
• SMILES: CC12CCC(=O)C=C1CCC3C2C(CC4(C3CCC4(C(=O)CO)O)C)O
• IUPAC Name: (8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 362.466
• Formula Weight: 362.47
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hydrocortisone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H360Df-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-020-1
RTECSNumber	GM8925000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only