Hydrocortisone
USP/1316004 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 11β,17α,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 17-
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( |
InChI key | JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA |
manufacturer/tradename | USP |
mp | 211-214 °C (lit.) |
SMILES string | [H][C@@]12CCC3=CC(=O)CC[C |
Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
Application: | Hydrocortisone USP reference standard suitable for use in specified USP compendial quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard stock, standard, and system suitability solution for assay, identification, and performance test by liquid chromatography in accordance with the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) : • Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate for Injection • Hydrocortisone Tablets • Hydrocortisone Gel • Hydrocortisone Lotion |
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. |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H360Df - H373 |
Precautionary statements | P202 - P260 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 211-214 °C (lit.) |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |