About Hydrocortisone
HydrocortisoneUnited States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference StandardSynonym: 11,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-Hydroxycorticosterone, 4-Pregnene-11,17,21-triol-3,20-dione, Cortisol, Kendalls compound F, Reichsteins substance MCAS Number50-23-7Empirical Formula (Hill Notation)C21H30O5Molecular Weight362.46PropertiesRelated CategoriesAnalytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,USP Standards,USP Standards G - HInChI Key JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-Nform neatmp 211-214C(lit.)format neatPharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference MaterialPropertiesRelated CategoriesAdditional Standards,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Chromatography,Pharmaceutical Secondary Standards,Pharmaceutical and Drug Standards,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,Secondary Pharmaceutical StandardsLess...grade certified reference materialpharmaceutical secondary standardInChI Key JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-Nassay 98.80%form neatmp 211-214C(lit.)format neatDescriptionAnalysis NoteThese secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP (PhEur) and BP primary standards, where they are available.Biochem/physiol ActionsPrimary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It has three times the anti-inflammatory potency of corticosterone but much lower Na2+ retention potency.Primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It has three times the anti-inflammatory potency of corticosterone but much lower Na2+retention potency.General descriptionPharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.analytical standardPropertiesRelated CategoriesAnalytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Biomarkers and Metabolomics Standards,Hormone Standardsgrade analytical standardInChI Key JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-Nassay 98-100% (HPLC)form neatshelf life limited shelf life, expiry date on the labelapplication(s) HPLC: suitablegas chromatography (GC): suitablemp 211-214C(lit.)format neatEuropean Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference StandardPropertiesRelated CategoriesAnalytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,EP Standards,EP Standards G - H,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes StandardsInChI Key JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-Nform neatmp 211-214C(lit.)format neat
FAQs of Hydrocortisone:
Q: What is the molecular formula of Hydrocortisone?
A: The molecular formula of Hydrocortisone is C21H30O5.
Q: What is the melting point of Hydrocortisone?
A: The melting point of Hydrocortisone is 220 C.
Q: What is the purity level of Hydrocortisone?
A: Hydrocortisone has a purity level of 99%.
Q: What is the molecular weight of Hydrocortisone?
A: The molecular weight of Hydrocortisone is 362.46 grams (g).
Q: What are the main uses of Hydrocortisone?
A: Hydrocortisone is used to relieve swelling and pain associated with conditions like arthritis, severe allergies, eczema, psoriasis, and other similar ailments. It is also used to treat a deficiency of steroidal hormones in the body.