CAS 50-22-6|Corticosterone
| Common Name | Corticosterone | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 50-22-6 | Molecular Weight | 346.461 |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 | Boiling Point | 529.2±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Formula | C21H30O4 | Melting Point | 179-183 °C(lit.) |
| MSDS | ChineseUSA | Flash Point | 288.0±26.6 °C |
| Symbol | GHS07 | Signal Word | Warning |
Names
| Name | corticosterone |
|---|---|
| Synonym | More Synonyms |
Corticosterone BiologicalActivity
| Description | Corticosterone is an adrenocortical steroid that has modest but significant activities as a mineralocorticoid and a glucocorticoid. |
|---|---|
| Related Catalog | Signaling Pathways >>GPCR/G Protein >>Glucocorticoid ReceptorResearch Areas >>Neurological DiseaseNatural Products >>Steroids |
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
| References | [1]. Gasser PJ, et al. Corticosterone-sensitive monoamine transport in the rat dorsomedial hypothalamus: potential role for organiccation transporter 3 in stress-induced modulation of monoaminergic neurotransmission. J Neurosci. 2006 Aug 23;26(34):8758-8766. |
Chemical & Physical Properties
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 529.2±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Melting Point | 179-183 °C(lit.) |
| Molecular Formula | C21H30O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 346.461 |
| Flash Point | 288.0±26.6 °C |
| Exact Mass | 346.214417 |
| PSA | 74.60000 |
| LogP | 1.76 |
| Vapour Pressure | 0.0±3.2 mmHg at 25°C |
| Index of Refraction | 1.576 |
| InChIKey | OMFXVFTZEKFJBZ-HJTSIMOOSA-N |
| SMILES | CC12CCC(=O)C=C1CCC1C2C(O)CC2(C)C(C(=O)CO)CCC12 |
| Storage condition | Store at RT |
| Stability | Stable, but light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION |
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA - TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intraperitoneal
- DOSE :
- 14 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 19-20 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - respiratory system Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - growth statistics (e.g.%, reduced weight gain)
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Subcutaneous
- DOSE :
- 525 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 12-18 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - endocrine system
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Subcutaneous
- DOSE :
- 500 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 8-17 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Subcutaneous
- DOSE :
- 84 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 16-22 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - behavioral
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intraperitoneal
- DOSE :
- 1472 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 11-14 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Subcutaneous
- DOSE :
- 400 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 11-14 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Subcutaneous
- DOSE :
- 100 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 13 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intramuscular
- DOSE :
- 400 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 11-14 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and/or resorbed implants per total number of implants) Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intramuscular
- DOSE :
- 40 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 11 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus)
- TYPE OF TEST :
- TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
- ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
- Intramuscular
- DOSE :
- 80 mg/kg
- SEX/DURATION :
- female 11 day(s) after conception
- TOXIC EFFECTS :
- Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - craniofacial (including nose and tongue)
MUTATION DATA - TYPE OF TEST :
- DNA inhibition
- TEST SYSTEM :
- Bird - chicken Embryo
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 1500 pmol/L
- REFERENCE :
- NATUAS Nature. (Nature Subscription Dept., POB 1018, Manasguan, NJ 08736) V.1- 1869- Volume(issue)/page/year: 257,804,1975
- TYPE OF TEST :
- DNA inhibition
- TEST SYSTEM :
- Bird - chicken Embryo
- DOSE/DURATION :
- 1500 pmol/L
- REFERENCE :
- NATUAS Nature. (Nature Subscription Dept., POB 1018, Manasguan, NJ 08736) V.1- 1869- Volume(issue)/page/year: 257,804,1975
Safety Information
| Symbol | GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H317 |
| Precautionary Statements | P280 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US);Eyeshields;Faceshields;Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,N,Xn,T |
| Risk Phrases | R43 |
| Safety Phrases | S36 |
| RIDADR | 2811.0 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | GM7650000 |
| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
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Synonyms
| Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11β,21-dihydroxy- |
| CORTICOSTERONE |
| Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11β, 21-dihydroxy- |
| Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,21-dihydroxy-, (11β)- |
| EINECS 200-019-6 |
| 4-Pregnene-11b,21-diol-3,20-dione |
| 11b,21-Dihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione |
| MFCD00037715 |
| (11β)-11,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione |
| Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11,21-dihydroxy-, (11-β)- (9CI) |
| 11b,21-Dihydroxyprogesterone |
| (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 |
| (11b)-11,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione |
| 11b,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione |
| Pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11-β,21-dihydroxy- |
| 4-08-00-02907 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) |
| 4-Pregnene-11β,21-diol-3,20-dione |
