[02194569-CF] CAS 50-23-7 | Hydrocortisone, cell culture reagent, ≥97% | MP bio
02194569-CF | CAS 50-23-7 | Hydrocortisone, cell culture reagent, ≥97% | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Hydrocortisone
| SKU | 02194569-CF |
| Alternate Names | Cortisol; 17-Hydroxycorticosterone; Kendall’s Compound F; 4-Pregnene-11b,17a,21-triol-3,20-dione; Reichstein’s Substance M; 11b,17a,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; δ4-Pregnen-11β,17α,21-triol-3,20-dione |
| Application Notes | 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. |
| Base Catalog Number | 194569 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 1354819 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It has three times the anti-inflammatory potency of corticosterone but much lower Na+ retention potency. |
| CAS # | 50-23-7 |
| EC Number | 200-020-1 |
| Format | Powder |
| Grade | Cell Culture Grade |
| Hazard Statements | H361 |
| Melting Point | 220 °C |
| Molecular Formula | C21H30O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 362.466 g/mol |
| Optical Rotation | +160 ± 10 ° (c=1, methanol) |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Full-face particle respirator, Gloves, Respirator cartridge, Respirator filter |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| RTECS Number | GM8925000 |
| Safety Symbol | GHS08 |
| Solubility | Water Solubility320 mg/L (at 25 °C) |
| Sterilization of Solutions | Solutions can be sterile filtered using a 0.2 µm membrane. |
| Typical Working Concentration | Typical stock solutions can be prepared at concentrations of 50-500 mg solid (total powder) in 1 mL water |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical’s products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| UV Visible Absorbance | 241 ± 3 nm (methanol) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.35X10-13 mm Hg at 25 deg C (est) |
