235135
Corticosterone
(11β)-11,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, Reichstein’s substance H
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Corticosteroid hormone synthesized in response to stress. Binds to and activates mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors, resulting in altered expression which eventually affects ionic conductances through the membrane. Also induces apoptosis in murine bone marrow.
| Product information | |||
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| Form | White to tan crystalline powder | ||
| Molar mass | 346.5 | ||
| Purity | ≥95% by HPLC | ||
| Solubility | EtOH | ||
| Chemical formula | C21H30O4 | ||
| RTECS | GM7650000 | ||
| CAS number | 50-22-6 | ||
| Merck USA index | 14, 2538 | ||
| Store and ship information | |||
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| Storage | +15°C to +30°C | ||
| Ship |
Ambient Temperature Only
Carcinogenic / Teratogenic |
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| Safety information | |||
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| S Phrase |
S: 22-36 Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. |
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| R Phrase |
R: 62-63 Possible risk of impaired fertility. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. |
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