CORTICOSTERONE ALCOHOL
Corticosterone (base) is an endogenous adrenal steroid regulating stress responses. Experimental exposure may cause endocrine effects and metabolic changes.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Corticosterone alcohol is a reduced steroid intermediate used in glucocorticoid biosynthesis studies. It interacts with steroidogenic enzymes and helps map metabolic pathways from progesterone to active corticosteroids. It may also act as a weak ligand for glucocorticoid receptors.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in steroidogenesis modelling, enzyme‑kinetic research (11β‑HSD, 21‑hydroxylase), adrenal‑metabolism studies, receptor‑binding analysis and endocrine system pathway mapping.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include endocrine interference, skin irritation, mild CNS effects and hormone‑axis disruption at high doses. Handle under steroid‑compound precautions.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C21H30O5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 362.47 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 50-22-6 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place; protect from light |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | chlorpropham; 101-21-3; CHLOROPROPHAM; Chloro-IPC; CIPC |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (11β)-11,21-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione |
| InChl Key | Unavailable |
| InChl Code | Unavailable |
| References | PubChem; ChemBL; FDA; |
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