Corticosterone
Corticosterone (Kendall's compound B) is an orally active glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid involved in stress, metabolism, and immune regulation. It is widely used in research to study HPA axis function, neuroendocrinology, and inflammatory responses in both in vitro and in vivo experimental models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
50-22-6
Product Name Alternative
Field of Research
Metabolism Research, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
Purity
≥95% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:insoluble;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:3.47 mg/mL (10.02 mM) ; Ethanol:3.5 mg/mL (10.1 mM) ; DMSO:240 mg/mL (692.72 mM)
Smiles
C[C@]12C[C@H] (O) [C@H]3[C@@H] (CCC4=CC (=O) CC[C@]34C) [C@@H]1CC[C@@H]2C (=O) CO
Molecular Formula
C21H30O4
Molecular Weight
346.46
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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