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Corticosterone

≥95% (HPLC), crystalline powder, corticosteroid hormone, Calbiochem

Synonym(s):

Corticosterone, (11β)-11,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Reichstein’s substance H

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H30O4
CAS Number:
50-22-6
Molecular Weight:
346.46
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00037715

Product Name

Corticosterone, Corticosteroid hormone synthesized in response to stress.

SMILES string

O[C@@H]1[C@H]2[C@H]([C@H]4[C@@]([C@H](CC4)C(=O)CO)(C1)C)CCC3=CC(=O)CC[C@@]32C

InChI

1S/C21H30O4/c1-20-8-7-13(23)9-12(20)3-4-14-15-5-6-16(18(25)11-22)21(15,2)10-17(24)19(14)20/h9,14-17,19,22,24H,3-8,10-11H2,1-2H3/t14-,15-,16+,17-,19+,20-,21-/m0/s1

InChI key

OMFXVFTZEKFJBZ-HJTSIMOOSA-N

description

Merck USA index - 14, 2538

assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

crystalline powder

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

off-white
 white to tan

solubility

ethanol: 50 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

10-30°C

Quality Level

100

Related Categories

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
Mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

General description

Corticosteroid hormone synthesized in response to stress. Binds to and activates mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors, resulting in altered genomic expression. Steroid-induced changes in protein synthesis eventually affect ionic conductances through the membrane. Also induces apoptosis in murine bone marrow.

Other Notes

Garvy, B.A., et al. 1993. Immunology80, 587.
DeKloet, E.R. 1992. Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci.663, 357.
Joels, M., and deKloet, E.R. 1992. Trends Neurosci.15, 25.

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

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