α-Cortolone

SKU: orb2283313

Description

α-Cortolone is a cortisol metabolite generated by 20α-HSD via tetrahydrocortisone. Research applications include investigating its altered urinary levels in conditions like severe anorexia nervosa and endometrial adenocarcinoma, serving as a potential biomarker in clinical and metabolic studies.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 516-42-7
• MW: 366.49
• Formula: C₂₁H₃₄O₅
• SMILES: C[C@@]12[C@]([C@]3([C@@]([C@]4(C)[C@](CC3)(C[C@H](O)CC4)[H])(C(=O)C1)[H])[H])(CC[C@@]2([C@H](CO)O)O)[H]
• Target: Others,Glucocorticoid Receptor

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

160499