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H5270

Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate

Synonym(s):

11β,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 17-butyrate, Cortisol 17-butyrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H36O6
CAS Number:
13609-67-1
Molecular Weight:
432.55
NACRES:
NA.77
PubChem Substance ID:
24895684
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
EC Number:
237-093-4
MDL number:
MFCD00083364
Form:
solid
Quality level:
200

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form

solid

Quality Level

200

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(OC(=O)CCC)C(=O)CO

InChI

1S/C25H36O6/c1-4-5-21(30)31-25(20(29)14-26)11-9-18-17-7-6-15-12-16(27)8-10-23(15,2)22(17)19(28)13-24(18,25)3/h12,17-19,22,26,28H,4-11,13-14H2,1-3H3/t17-,18-,19-,22+,23-,24-,25-/m0/s1

InChI key

BMCQMVFGOVHVNG-TUFAYURCSA-N

Gene Information

human ... NR3C1(2908)

Application

Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate may be used:
  • in the synthesis of hydrocortisone butyrate (HB)-loaded poly(d,l-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles
  • as a topical corticosteroid (CS) to study its effects on keratinocyte proliferation in hyperproliferant keratinocytes (HaCaT) model
  • in the preparation of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate is a corticosteroid that acts as a dermocorticoid due to its application in dermatological therapy. It exhibits therapeutic effects against vitiligo of the face and neck.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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0000259192
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040H0863

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A I Lauerma
Contact dermatitis, 24(2), 123-130 (1991-02-01)
3 corticosteroids have so far been tried as markers for corticosteroid contact sensitivity: hydrocortisone, tixocortol pivalate and hydrocortisone-17-butyrate. The present study compared these steroids for screening in addition to a standard patch test series. Of 727 patients, 28 (3.9%) reacted
M Kawashima et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 148(6), 1212-1221 (2003-06-28)
Fexofenadine, a nonsedating, H1-receptor selective antihistamine, exhibits consistent efficacy and safety in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. The pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis is considered to be induced, in part, by histamine. Therefore, we thought that fexofenadine may
Robert Matheson et al.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 7(3), 266-271 (2008-04-03)
Hydrocortisone butyrate (HCB) is currently marketed as a cream, ointment, and solution. A new lotion formulation of hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% (Locoid lotion) has been developed and evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of
S Reitamo et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 152(6), 1282-1289 (2005-06-14)
Atopic dermatis (AD) is a chronic disease that often requires long-term treatment. Topical corticosteroids are the usual therapy for patients with AD, but prolonged usage can result in skin atrophy and other side-effects. In a randomized, double-blind, comparative study, to
Lawrence Eichenfield et al.
Pediatric dermatology, 24(1), 81-84 (2007-02-16)
Corticosteroids are currently the first line of treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis. In the pediatric population however, the potential impact of adrenal suppression is always an important safety concern. Twenty boys and girls, 5-12 years of age, with normal
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