Hydrocortisone, a primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It has three times the anti-inflammatory potency of corticosterone but much lower Na2+ retention potency. Hydrocortisone, known more formally as cortisone (INN, USAN, BAN), is a steroid hormone, produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland. It is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoids.
- Increases blood sugar through gluconeogenesis
- Suppresses the immune system
- Aids in fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism
- Decreases bone formation
Primary glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It has three times the anti-inflammatory potency of corticosterone but much lower Na2+ retention potency.
Purity: ≥97%
Key Applications: Corticosteroid, Cytokines, Growth Factors, Hormones
Application Areas: Molecular biology and Cell biology
Product Type: Biochemicals
Biochemical Category: Biochemicals
Melting Point: 205-222°C
Optical Rotation: +160 ± 10 ° (c=1, methanol)
UV/Visible Absorbance: 241 ± 3 nm (methanol)
Presentation: White Powder
Format: Powder
Loss on Drying: ≤1%
Solubility: Soluble (mg/mL) at 25°C in: water 0.28; ethanol 15.0; methanol 6.2; acetone 9.3; chloroform 1.6; propylene glycol 12.7; ether ~ 0.35. Soluble in concentrated sulfuric acid with intense green fluorescence.
Sterilization of Solutions Solutions can be sterile filtered using a 0.2 µm membrane.
Storage & Handling: Store at Room Temperature (15-30°C), protect from light.