Hydrocortisone, 1g

A glucocorticoid hormone preparation from STEMCELL Technologies, supplied as the sodium salt form (also known as cortisol 21-hemisuccinate or hydrocortisone sodium succinate). It is commonly used as a supplement for various cell culture media, where it supports growth and differentiation. Recommended research applications include use as a medium supplement for the long-term culture of human cells, for the culture and evaluation of human mammary epithelial cells in CFU assays, and for the culture of human mammospheres and tumorspheres.

The product is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 484.5 and the molecular formula C₂₅H₃₃O₈ • Na. Reported solubility values are: DMF at 30 mg/mL, DMSO at 30 mg/mL, Ethanol at 20 mg/mL, and PBS (pH 7.2) at 10 mg/mL. The substance is stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

Intended for laboratory chemicals use. The substance is classified as Reproductive toxicity Category 2 under the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, with the hazard statement "Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child." Users are advised to obtain special instructions before use, to wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection, and to store the product locked up.