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H5270

Sigma-Aldrich

Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate

Synonym(s):

11β,17,21-Trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione 17-butyrate, Cortisol 17-butyrate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C25H36O6
CAS Number:
13609-67-1
Molecular Weight:
432.55
EC Number:
237-093-4
MDL number:
MFCD00083364
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
24895684
NACRES:
NA.77

form

solid

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

[H][C@@]12CCC3=CC(=O)CC[C@]3(C)[C@@]1([H])[C@@H](O)C[C@@]4(C)[C@@]2([H])CC[C@]4(OC(=O)CCC)C(=O)CO

InChI

1S/C25H36O6/c1-4-5-21(30)31-25(20(29)14-26)11-9-18-17-7-6-15-12-16(27)8-10-23(15,2)22(17)19(28)13-24(18,25)3/h12,17-19,22,26,28H,4-11,13-14H2,1-3H3/t17-,18-,19-,22+,23-,24-,25-/m0/s1

InChI key

BMCQMVFGOVHVNG-TUFAYURCSA-N

Gene Information

human ... NR3C1(2908)

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Application

Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate may be used:
  • in the synthesis of hydrocortisone butyrate (HB)-loaded poly(d,l-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) nanoparticles
  • as a topical corticosteroid (CS) to study its effects on keratinocyte proliferation in hyperproliferant keratinocytes (HaCaT) model
  • in the preparation of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate is a corticosteroid that acts as a dermocorticoid due to its application in dermatological therapy. It exhibits therapeutic effects against vitiligo of the face and neck.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Robert Matheson et al.
Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 7(3), 266-271 (2008-04-03)
Hydrocortisone butyrate (HCB) is currently marketed as a cream, ointment, and solution. A new lotion formulation of hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1% (Locoid lotion) has been developed and evaluated. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of
M Kawashima et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 148(6), 1212-1221 (2003-06-28)
Fexofenadine, a nonsedating, H1-receptor selective antihistamine, exhibits consistent efficacy and safety in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. The pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis is considered to be induced, in part, by histamine. Therefore, we thought that fexofenadine may
F Sassi et al.
The British journal of dermatology, 159(5), 1186-1191 (2008-08-23)
Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder which may have disfiguring consequences. Its treatment remains a challenge. We designed a parallel-group randomized controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of 308-nm excimer laser alone or in combination with topical hydrocortisone 17-butyrate cream in
M Caproni et al.
Clinical and experimental dermatology, 31(6), 813-817 (2006-10-17)
Topical tacrolimus represents an effective and well-tolerated treatment for atopic dermatitis (AD). Its known effects include reduced production of proinflammatory cytokines and reduced chemokine gradient. We performed lesional skin biopsies on adult patients affected by moderate-to-severe AD. Then, patients were
Lawrence Eichenfield et al.
Pediatric dermatology, 24(1), 81-84 (2007-02-16)
Corticosteroids are currently the first line of treatment for patients with atopic dermatitis. In the pediatric population however, the potential impact of adrenal suppression is always an important safety concern. Twenty boys and girls, 5-12 years of age, with normal
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