Synonym: Hydrocortisone; 11β,17α,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 17-Hydroxycorticosterone; 4-Pregnene-11β,17α,21-triol-3,20-dione; Cortisol; Kendall’s compound F; Reichstein’s substance M
CAS Number: 50-23-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H30O5
Molecular Weight: 362.46
MDL Number: MFCD00011654
Linear Formula: C21H30O5
Product Type: Chemical
| API family |
hydrocortisone |
| application(s) |
pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format |
neat |
| grade |
pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI |
1S/C21H30O5/c1-19-7-5-13(23)9-12(19)3-4-14-15-6-8-21(26,17(25)11-22)20(15,2)10-16(24)18(14)19/h9,14-16,18,22,24,26H,3-8,10-11H2,1-2H3/t14-,15-,16-,18+,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1 |
| InChI key |
JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-N |
| manufacturer/tradename |
EDQM |
| mp |
211-214 °C (lit.) |
| SMILES string |
[H][C@@]12CCC3=CC(=O)CC[C@]3(C)[C@@]1([H])[C@@H](O)C[C@@]4(C)[C@@]2([H])CC[C@]4(O)C(=O)CO |
| storage temp. |
2-8°C |
| Application: |
Hydrocortisone for peak identification EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: |
Primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It has three times the anti-inflammatory potency of corticosterone but much lower Na2+ retention potency. |
| General description: |
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia   . |
| Other Notes: |
Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Packaging: |
The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue . |
| mp |
211-214 °C (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. |
2-8°C |
| UNSPSC |
41116107 |
GHS08