Hydrocortisone, Micronized, USP, 97-102%, Spectrum™ Chemical

Catalog No.	Quantity	Packaging
18-603-233	5 g	Amber Glass Bottle
18-603-234	25 g	Amber Glass Bottle
18-603-235	100 g	Amber Glass Bottle
18-603-238	500 g	Amber Glass Bottle
18-603-236	1 kg	Amber Glass Bottle
18-603-237	5 kg	Amber Glass Bottle

Catalog No. 18-603-233 Supplier Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corporation Supplier No. CO1375GM

Description

CO137, 50-23-7, C₂₁H₃₀O₅

Spectrum™ Chemical Hydrocortisone, Micronized, USP , otherwise known as Cortisol, is a glucocorticoid, a steroid hormone. Secreted in the adrenal cortex its function is to increase blood sugar through a process called gluconeogenesis. It suppresses the immune system and helps in the metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrate. Recreated synthetically, it has been used to treat a variety of diseases. It can be administered by injection or orally and is used as an immunosuppressant to help treat severe allergic reactions. It can be administered locally and topically to help treat allergies such as eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions. Spectrum Chemical USP products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-23-7
• Molecular Formula: C21H30O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 362.47
• InChI Key: JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-N
• IUPAC Name: (1R,3aS,3bS,9aR,9bS,10S,11aS)-1,10-dihydroxy-1-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-9a,11a-dimethyl-1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,5H,7H,8H,9H,9aH,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-7-one
• SMILES: C[C@]12C[C@H](O)[C@H]3[C@@H](CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]34C)[C@@H]1CC[C@]2(O)C(=O)CO

• CAS Max %: 100%
• Ignition Residue: 0.5%
• Loss on Drying: 1%
• Melting Range: 217°C to 220°C
• Packaging: Amber Glass Bottle
• Quantity: 5 g
• Specific Rotation: +150° to +156°
• Percent Purity: 97 to 102%
• Grade: USP
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder or Lumps
• Chemical Name or Material: Hydrocortisone