β-Cortol, CAS 667-65-2

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}

• SKU: CAY33412-25
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 33412-25
• Green Labware: No
• Package Unit: 25 mg
• Quantity Unit: STK