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Corticosterone

Corticosterone

Product ID C5771
Cas No. 50-22-6
Purity ≥98%
Product Unit SizeCostQuantityStock
100 mg $48.50 In stock
250 mg $71.50 In stock
500 mg $122.70 In stock
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Description

Corticosterone is an endogenous steroid hormone that activates mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors. Corticosterone is involved in immune responses, stress responses, and energy homeostasis. Corticosterone is an intermediate in the aldosterone production pathway.

Product Info

Cas No.

50-22-6

Purity

≥98%

Formula

C21H30O4

Formula Wt.

346.46

Chemical Name

(11-β)-11,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione

IUPAC Name

(8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17S)-11-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10, 13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16, 17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one

Synonym

Kendall's compound B, Reichstein's substance H, Compound B

Melting Point

180-182°C

Solubility

Insoluble in water. Soluble in organic solvents.

Appearance

Off-white powder

Shipping and Storage

Store Temp

Ambient

Ship Temp

Ambient

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MSDS

C5771 MSDS PDF

Info Sheet

C5771 Info Sheet PDF

References

Angelier F, Wingfield JC. Importance of the glucocorticoid stress response in a changing world: theory, hypotheses and perspectives. Gen Comp Endocrinol. 2013 Sep 1;190:118-28. PMID: 23770214.

Silverman MN, Sternberg EM. Glucocorticoid regulation of inflammation and its functional correlates: from HPA axis to glucocorticoid receptor dysfunction. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2012 Jul;1261:55-63. PMID: 22823394.

Williams GH. Aldosterone biosynthesis, regulation, and classical mechanism of action. Heart Fail Rev. 2005 Jan;10(1):7-13. PMID: 15947886.

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