EINECS: 200-020-1
Molecular Formula: C₂₁H₃₀O₅
Synonyms: Cortisol(8CI); 11b,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 11b,17,21-Trihydroxyprogesterone; 11b,17a,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione; 11b-Hydroxycortisone; 17-Hydroxycorticosterone; 4-Pregnene-11b,17a,21-triol-3,20-dione; Acticort; Aeroseb HC; Ala-Cort; Anflam; Anti-inflammatory hormone; CaldeCort Spray; Cetacort; Cobadex; Cortanal; Cortef; Corticreme; Cortiment; Cortispray; Cortril; Dermocortal; Dihydrocostisone; Domolene-HC; DuoCort; Efcorbin; Eldecort; Esiderm H; Evacort;
Appearance: crystalline white powder
Molecular Weight: 362.46
Density: 1.28g/cm3 Boiling Point: 566.4 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point: 213-220℃
Flash Point: 310.4 °C
Alpha: 166 o (C=1, C2H5OH 25 oC)
Storage Temperature: −20°C
Refractive index: 1.594
Solubility: H2O: 100 mg/mL
Stability: Stable, but may be light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.