Description: Hydrocortisone, also known as cortisol, is an important adrenal glucocorticoid. It's primarily used for replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency and for the treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia. It can also be used for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, gout, bronchial asthma, allergic diseases, as well as for the treatment of severe infections and shock.

Synonym: 11-Epicortisol, Cortef, Cortifair, Cortisol, Cortril, Epicortisol, Hydrocortisone, Acticort, Cetacort, Hydrasson, Hydrocortisyl, Hydrocortone, Cobadex

Appearance: Solid powder

Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Melting Point: 211-214 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 414.06°C (rough estimate)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.

Storage Condition: Light Sensitive. Store in a light resistant container. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well ventilated area. Do not store above 23°C (73.4°F).

Solubility: Sparingly soluble in acetone and in alcohol; slightly soluble in chloroform; very slightly soluble in water and in ether.

Shelf Life: >2 years if stored properly

HS Tariff Code: 2937210000

More Info: Hydrocortisone is a 17alpha-hydroxy-C21-steroid that is pregn-4-ene substituted by oxo groups at positions 3 and 20 and hydroxy groups at positions 11, 17 and 21. Its pharmacological action involves diffusing into target cells, binding to its receptor, forming a steroid-receptor complex. The activated steroid-receptor complex acts as a transcription factor, binding to specific sequences on DNA as a dimer, regulating gene transcription, increasing mRNA production, and synthesizing corresponding proteins based on this template. These proteins facilitate the physiological and pharmacological effects of steroid hormones within target cells.