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Hydrocortisone Base Micro USP

CAS 50-23-7 · Formula C21H30O5 · MW 362.5 g/mol

A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and allergic reactions.

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CAS Number
50-23-7
Formula
C21H30O5
Molecular Weight
362.5 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Industries Served
Physical Properties
Melting Point
220 °C
Solubility
320 mg/L (at 25 °C)
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
50-23-7
Molecular Formula
C21H30O5
Molecular Weight
362.5 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
PubChem CID
InChI Key
JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
hydrocortisone Cortisol Acticort Cetacort Hydrocortisyl Cobadex Hytone Cortenema Dermacort Proctocort Tarcortin Cort-Dome Efcorbin Hycortol Signef Kendall's compound F 17-Hydroxycorticosterone Hytone lotion Scheroson F
Full Description

A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and allergic reactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydrocortisone Base Micro USP (CAS 50-23-7)?

A corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and allergic reactions.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Hydrocortisone Base Micro USP?

Molecular formula C21H30O5, molecular weight 362.5 g/mol. IUPAC name: (8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one. InChIKey: JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-N.

Is Hydrocortisone Base Micro USP hazardous?

Yes — GHS signal word Warning. Hazard codes: H361, H373. Always consult the SDS before handling; a current SDS ships with every order.

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