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Hydrocortisone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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.

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

Specifications

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

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

RUO – Research Use Only

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