Hydrocortisone

Name: Hydrocortisone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-007500

About Hydrocortisone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Hydrocortisone, a high-purity reference standard of Hydrocortisone registered under CAS number 50-23-7. With the molecular formula C21H30O5, it has a molar mass of 362.5 g/mol. Alternative names: 17-Hydroxycorticosterone and 11β,17,21-Trihydroxyprogesterone.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Warning”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Laboratories use this Hydrocortisone standard for identity and assay testing, system suitability checks and method validation supporting ANDA and DMF filings. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Hydrocortisone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide. This item is currently in stock for prompt dispatch.

Typical applications

Identification & assay
Method development & validation
QC reference material

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Hydrocortisone
Catalogue No.	VQ-007500
CAS Number	50-23-7
IUPAC name	(8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₃₀O₅
Molecular weight	362.5 g/mol
Exact mass	362.2093
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	JYGXADMDTFJGBT-VWUMJDOOSA-N
SMILES	C[C@]12CCC(=O)C=C1CC[C@@H]3[C@@H]2[C@H](C[C@]4([C@H]3CC[C@@]4(C(=O)CO)O)C)O
PubChem CID	5754

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	1.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	94.8 Å²
Synonyms	(11β)-11,17,21-Trihydroxy-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-Hydroxycorticosterone, 11β,17,21-Trihydroxyprogesterone, Cortisol, Hydrocortisyl, Hytone, Tarcortin, Cort-Dome, Efcorbin, Hycortol, Hytone lotion, Scheroson F

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P280, P318, P319, P405, 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 50-23-7

Biochemistry

Hydrocortisone, 99%

CAS: 50-23-7
Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₅
MW: 362.5 g/mol

VQ-002870

Cell Culture

Hydrocortisone, cell culture tested

CAS: 50-23-7
Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₅
MW: 362.5 g/mol

VQ-046236

LR / Spectroscopy

Hydrocortisone, LR, for spectroscopy

CAS: 50-23-7
Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₅
MW: 362.5 g/mol

VQ-046873

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Hydrocortisone?

The CAS Registry Number of Hydrocortisone is 50-23-7. It is also known as (11β)-11,17,21-Trihydroxy-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 17-Hydroxycorticosterone, 11β,17,21-Trihydroxyprogesterone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Hydrocortisone?

Hydrocortisone has the molecular formula C21H30O5 and a molecular weight of 362.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10,13-dimethyl-2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-decahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

What is Hydrocortisone used for?

Hydrocortisone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Hydrocortisone. 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 Hydrocortisone can I order?

We supply Hydrocortisone in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Hydrocortisone?

Yes. Every lot of Hydrocortisone 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 Hydrocortisone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Hydrocortisone 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.