5α-Tetrahydrocortisol
SIAL/SMB01363 - ≥95% (HPLC)
Synonym: 5α-Pregnane-3α,11β,17α,21-tetrol-20-one; α-THF; 5 alpha-
CAS Number: 302-91-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H34O5
Molecular Weight: 366.49
MDL Number: MFCD00003670
Linear Formula: C21H34O5
Product Type: Chemical
assay | ≥95% (HPLC) |
form | solid |
Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
SMILES string | C[C@@]12CC[C@H](O)C[C@H]1 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
General description: | 5α-Tetrahydrocortisol, also known as Allotetrahydrocortisol, is a steroid metabolite of hydrocortisol. An increased ratio of tetrahydrocortisol +5α-tetrahydrocortisol over tetrahydrocortisone in urine is a marker for Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess (AME) syndrome. AME is a form of hypertension due to an inborn error of cortisol metabolism. |
Purity | ≥95% (HPLC) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |