CymitQuimica logo

CAS 561-65-9

:

18-Hydroxycorticosterone

Description:
18-Hydroxycorticosterone is a steroid hormone that plays a significant role in the regulation of electrolyte balance and blood pressure. It is a mineralocorticoid, primarily produced in the adrenal cortex, and is involved in the biosynthesis of aldosterone. This compound is characterized by its hydroxyl group at the 18th carbon position, which distinguishes it from other corticosteroids. It has a molecular formula that reflects its steroid structure, consisting of four fused carbon rings. The substance is typically found in small quantities in the human body and is important for maintaining sodium and potassium homeostasis. Its synthesis is regulated by the renin-angiotensin system and is influenced by various physiological conditions. In clinical settings, measuring levels of 18-hydroxycorticosterone can provide insights into adrenal function and disorders such as primary hyperaldosteronism. Due to its biological significance, it is also a subject of research in endocrinology and pharmacology.
Formula:C21H30O5
InChI:InChI=1S/C21H30O5/c1-20-7-6-13(24)8-12(20)2-3-14-15-4-5-16(18(26)10-22)21(15,11-23)9-17(25)19(14)20/h8,14-17,19,22-23,25H,2-7,9-11H2,1H3/t14-,15-,16+,17-,19+,20-,21+/m0/s1
InChI key:InChIKey=HFSXHZZDNDGLQN-ZVIOFETBSA-N
SMILES:C(O)[C@@]12[C@]([C@]3([C@]([C@@H](O)C1)([C@]4(C)C(CC3)=CC(=O)CC4)[H])[H])(CC[C@@H]2C(CO)=O)[H]
Synonyms:
  • (11Beta)-11,18,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-Ene-3,20-Dione
  • (11β)-11,18,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
  • 11beta,18,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
  • Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,18,21-trihydroxy-, (11beta)-
  • Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,18,21-trihydroxy-, (11β)-
  • Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11β,18,21-trihydroxy-
  • MeSH ID: D015069
  • 18-Hydroxycorticosterone
Sort by

Purity (%)
0
100
|
0
|
50
|
90
|
95
|
100
Found 8 products.