Hydrocortisone ≥97%, white powder

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Hydrocortisone ≥97%, white powder
Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone, a primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It has three times the anti-inflammatory potency of corticosterone but much lower Na2+ retention potency. Hydrocortisone, known more formally as cortisone (INN, USAN, BAN), is a steroid hormone, produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland. It is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoids.


Hydrocortisone's primary functions are to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis; suppress the immune system; and aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. It also decreases bone formation. Various synthetic forms of cortisol are used to treat a variety of diseases.


Primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It has three times the anti-inflammatory potency of corticosterone but much lower Na2+ retention potency.


Soluble (mg/ml) at 25 °C in: water 0,28; ethanol 15,0; methanol 6,2; acetone 9,3; chloroform 1,6; propylene glycol 12,7; ether ~ 0,35. Soluble in concentrated sulphuric acid with intense green fluorescence. Typical stock solutions can be prepared at concentrations of 50-500 mg solid (total powder) in 1 ml water

Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₅
MW: 362.47 g/mol
MDL Number: MFCD00011654
CAS Number: 50-23-7

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Specification Test Results

Identity Test Passes
Purity ≥97%
FTIR Conforms to Standard
Melting Point 205 - 222 °C
Loss on Drying ≤1%
UV/VIS: l max 241 ± 3 nm (methanol)
Optical Rotation 160 ±10° (c=1, methanol)

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