Hydrocortisone acetate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Hydrocortisone acetate is used to treat hemorrhoids and itching/swelling in the rectum and anus. It is used to treat certain intestinal problems (such as ulcerative colitis of the rectum and other rectal/anal inflammatory conditions).

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container. Store in the dark.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-03-3
• Molecular Formula: C23H32O6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 404.50
• MDL Number: MFCD00037714
• InChI Key: ALEXXDVDDISNDU-JZYPGELDSA-N
• Synonym: hydrocortisone acetate, cortell, cortisol 21-acetate, cortisol acetate, cortacream, hydrocortisat, abbocort, bambicort, biocortar, chemysone
• PubChem CID: 5744
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17609
• SMILES: CC(=O)OCC(=O)[C@@]1(O)CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4=CC(=O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3[C@@H](O)C[C@]12C

• Melting Point: ∼220°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 2066841
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,4787
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: [2-[(8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-3-oxo-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] acetate
• Formula Weight: 404.51
• Percent Purity: ≥97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hydrocortisone acetate

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