Hydrocortisone ≥97%, white powder
Supplier: MP BIOMEDICALS (FKA ICN BIOMED
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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 |
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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