5β-Tetrahydrocortisol, CAS 53-02-1

Formulation: A solid

Formal Name: (3α,5β,11β)-3,11,17,21-tetrahydroxy-pregnan-20-one

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C21H34O5

Formula Weight: 366,5

Shelf life (days): 1460

CAS Number: 53-02-1

Notes: 5β-Tetrahydrocortisol is an endogenous metabolite of hydrocortisone (cortisol; Item No. 20739).{57583,54782} It is also an intermediate in the biosynthesis of β-cortol (Item No. 33412).{54782} It is formed from cortisol by steroid 5β-reductase and is dehydrogenated by 20β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (20β-HSD) to produce β-cortol in the liver.{61459,57583,54782} Urinary levels of 5β-tetrahydrocortisol have been used as a marker for cortisol production and are associated with metabolic syndrome in obese individuals.{54783}

• SKU: CAY34195-25
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 34195-25
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 25 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK