5β-Dihydrocortisol

Cat No.:V72127 Purity: ≥98%
5β-Dihydrocortisol, a metabolite of hydrocortisone (Cortisol), is a potential mineralocorticoid.
5β-Dihydrocortisol Chemical Structure CAS No.: 1482-50-4
Product category: Drug Metabolite
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Product Description
5β-Dihydrocortisol, a metabolite of hydrocortisone (Cortisol), is a potential mineralocorticoid. 5β-Dihydrocortisol may enhance glucocorticoid activity to increase intraocular pressure. 5β-Dihydrocortisol causes apoptosis in breast cancer cells.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
ln Vitro
5β-Dihydrocortisol (10-100 μM; 48 h) reduces the viability of MCF-7 cells with an IC50 of 27.59 μM[2]. In MCF-7 cells, 5β-Dihydrocortisol (14 μM; 24 h) causes 2.5% late and 35.6% early apoptosis[2]. Human serum albumin (HAS) exhibits intrinsic fluorescence with a maximum emission peak at 360 nm. It can be quenched with 5β-Dihydrocortisol (1-10 μM; 48 h) without causing any change in the fluorescence peak.
ln Vivo
In juvenile rabbits, the intraocular pressure (IOP) is raised by topical application of Dexamethasone (0.06%) more effectively when 5β-Dihydrocortisol (0.1-1.0%; 18 d) is used[3].
Cell Assay
Cell Viability Assay[2]
Cell Types: MCF-7 and HEK 293 cells
Tested Concentrations: 10, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 μM
Incubation Duration: 48 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Inhibited the viability of MCF-7 cells in a dose -dependent manner. No toxicity in terms of cell viability was observed with HEK293 cell line.

Apoptosis Analysis[2]
Cell Types: MCF-7 cells
Tested Concentrations: 14 μM
Incubation Duration: 24 hrs (hours)
Experimental Results: Induced 35.6% and 2.5% of early and late apoptosis.
References
[1]. Marver D, et, al. Dihydrocortisol: a potential mineralocorticoid. J Steroid Biochem. 1978 Jan;9(1):1-7.
[2]. Kallubai M, et, al. Spectroscopic evaluation of synthesized 5β-dihydrocortisol and 5β-dihydrocortisol acetate binding mechanism with human serum albumin and their role in anticancer activity. J Biomol Struct Dyn. 2019 Feb;37(3):623-640.
[3]. Southren AL, et, al. 5 beta-Dihydrocortisol: possible mediator of the ocular hypertension in glaucoma. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 1985 Mar;26(3):393-5.
[4]. Appanna N, et, al. Differential activity and expression of human 5β-reductase (AKR1D1) splice variants. J Mol Endocrinol. 2021 Mar;66(3):181-194.
[5]. Weinstein BI, et, al. Potentiation of glucocorticoid activity by 5 beta-dihydrocortisol: its role in glaucoma. Science. 1983 Oct 14;222(4620):172-3.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C21H32O5
Molecular Weight
364.48
CAS #
1482-50-4
SMILES
OCC([C@]1(CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC4CC(CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3C(C[C@]12C)O)=O)O)=O
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO: 125 mg/mL (342.95 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (5.71 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 20.8 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (5.71 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline) (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 20.8 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of 20% SBE-β-CD physiological saline solution and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: ≥ 2.08 mg/mL (5.71 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 20.8 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.


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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 2.7436 mL 13.7182 mL 27.4363 mL
5 mM 0.5487 mL 2.7436 mL 5.4873 mL
10 mM 0.2744 mL 1.3718 mL 2.7436 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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