18-Hydroxycorticosterone

18-Hydroxycorticosterone

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CASNo = 561-65-9
PubChem = 11222
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MeSHName = 18-hydroxycorticosterone

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Formula = C21H30O5
MolarMass = 362.46 g/mol
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18-Hydroxycorticosterone is a derivative of corticosterone.

It serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of aldosterone by the enzyme aldosterone synthase in the zona glomerulosa:


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