Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: 5β-pregnane-3α,11β,17,20R,21-pentol
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C21H36O5
Formula Weight: 368,5
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 667-65-2
Notes: β-Cortol is an endogenous metabolite of cortisol (hydrocortisone; Item No. 20739).{54781,54782} It is formed from cortisol via the intermediate metabolite 5β-tetrahydrocortisol, which is dehydrogenated by 20β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (20β-HSD) in the liver to produce β-cortol.{54782} Urinary levels of β-cortol have been used as a marker for cortisol production and are associated with metabolic syndrome in obese individuals.{54783}