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H4126

Sigma-Aldrich

Hydrocortisone 21-acetate

≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

11β,17α,21-Trihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione 21-acetate, 17-α-Hydroxycorticosterone acetate, 17-Hydroxycorticosterone 21-acetate, 21-Acetoxy-4-pregnene-11β,17α-diol-3,20-dione, 4-Pregnene-11β,17α,21-triol-3,20-dione 21-acetate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C23H32O6
CAS Number:
50-03-3
Molecular Weight:
404.50
Beilstein:
2066841
EC Number:
200-004-4
MDL number:
MFCD00037714
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
24895620
NACRES:
NA.77

sterility

non-sterile

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

powder

technique(s)

permeability assay: suitable

mp

223 °C (dec.) (lit.)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

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)COC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C23H32O6/c1-13(24)29-12-19(27)23(28)9-7-17-16-5-4-14-10-15(25)6-8-21(14,2)20(16)18(26)11-22(17,23)3/h10,16-18,20,26,28H,4-9,11-12H2,1-3H3/t16-,17-,18-,20+,21-,22-,23-/m0/s1

InChI key

ALEXXDVDDISNDU-JZYPGELDSA-N

Gene Information

human ... NR3C1(2908) , SERPINA6(866)

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General description

Hydrocortisone 21-acetate is an adrenocortical steroid. Hydrocortisone acts as an immunosuppressive drug and might suppress systemic inflammatory responses. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and adrenal insufficiency. It also functions as an antiallergic agent.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360Df,H373

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B - STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Attur MG, et al.
Inflammation Research, 49(1), 20-26 (2000)
Adrenal insufficiency in patients with cirrhosis and septic shock: effect of treatment with hydrocortisone on survival
Fernandez J, et al.
Hepatology, 44(5), 1288-1295 (2006)
Hydrocortisone and cortisone injected into arthritic joints: comparative effects of and use of hydrocortisone as a local antiarthritic agent
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