
Standard Member
Hydrocortisone 50-23-7
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Basic Information of Hydrocortisone |
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Product Name |
Hydrocortisone |
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CAS No |
50-23-7 |
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Ref.standard: |
USP 37, EP8 |
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Molecular formula: |
C21H30O5 |
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Appearance |
white or almost white crystalline powder |
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Identification |
(A) Complies by IR (B) Complies by UV≤2.5% |
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Specific rotation |
+150°~+156° |
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Loss on drying |
≤0.5% |
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Residue on ignition |
Residue on ignition |
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Related substances |
Individual impurity≤0.5% Total impurities≤2.0% |
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Residual Solvents |
1,2-DICHLOROETHANE≤5ppm METHANOL≤3000ppm ETHANOL≤5000ppm BUTYL ACETATE≤5000ppm |
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Assay |
97.0% -102.0% of C21H30O5 Calculted on dried basis |
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Color |
According to the measured value |
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Packing of Hydrocortisone |
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1kg/bag,25kg/drum or as your requirement |
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Storage of Hydrocortisone |
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Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat. |
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Shelf life of Hydrocortisone |
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24 months when properly stored. |
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Function of hydrocortisone
1.hydrocortisone is a steroid hormone, more specifically a glucocorticoid, produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland.It is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoids.
2.Its primary functions are to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis; suppress the immune system; and aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism.
3. It also decreases bone formation. Various synthetic forms of cortisol are used to treat a variety of diseases.