Corticosterone

Name: Corticosterone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032530

About Corticosterone

Corticosterone (CAS 50-22-6) is a high-purity reference standard of Corticosterone offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C21H30O4 and its molecular weight is 346.5 g/mol. Common synonyms include 17-Deoxycortisol and Reichstein's substance H.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Laboratories use this Corticosterone standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, Corticosterone is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Corticosterone
Catalogue No.	VQ-032530
CAS Number	50-22-6
IUPAC name	(8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17S)-11-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₃₀O₄
Molecular weight	346.5 g/mol
Exact mass	346.2144
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	OMFXVFTZEKFJBZ-HJTSIMOOSA-N
SMILES	C[C@]12CCC(=O)C=C1CC[C@@H]3[C@@H]2[C@H](C[C@]4([C@H]3CC[C@@H]4C(=O)CO)C)O
PubChem CID	5753

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	74.6 Å²
Synonyms	17-Deoxycortisol, Reichstein's substance H, Kendall's compound B, 11beta,21-Dihydroxyprogesterone, (11beta)-11,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11Beta,21-dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11beta,21-Dihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione, 4-Pregnene-11beta,21-diol-3,20-dione, Reichstein's B, 11-Hydroxycorticoaldosterone, 11,21-Dihydroxyprogesterone, 11-beta,21-Dihydroxypregn-3,20-dione

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 50-22-6

Corticosterone, ≥99.00%

CAS: 50-22-6
Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₄
MW: 346.5 g/mol

VQ-020491

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Corticosterone?

The CAS Registry Number of Corticosterone is 50-22-6. It is also known as 17-Deoxycortisol, Reichstein's substance H, Kendall's compound B.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Corticosterone?

Corticosterone has the molecular formula C21H30O4 and a molecular weight of 346.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17S)-11-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What is Corticosterone used for?

Corticosterone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Corticosterone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Corticosterone can I order?

We supply Corticosterone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Corticosterone?

Yes. Every lot of Corticosterone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Corticosterone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Corticosterone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.