Cat Number: API50237

Hydrocortisone

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CAS Number

50-23-7

Synonyms

Cortisol
Acticort
Cetacort

Description

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid hormone or glucocorticoid produced by zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex, which is a part of the adrenal gland. It is usually referred to as the "stress hormone" as it is involved in response to stress and anxiety, controlled by corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). It increases blood pressure and blood sugar, and reduces immune responses. It has a role as an anti-inflammatory drug, an anti-allergic agent, an anti-asthmatic drug, a human metabolite, a mouse metabolite and a drug allergen.

Molecular Weight

362.5

Molecular Formula

C21H30O5

EINECS

200-020-1

SMILES

CC12CCC(=O)C=C1CCC3C2C(CC4(C3CCC4(C(=O)CO)O)C)O

Appearance

White, crystalline powder

Melting Point

220 ℃