aldosterone

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aldosterone Structure
aldosterone structure
Common Name aldosterone
CAS Number 52-39-1 Molecular Weight 360.444
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 568.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C21H28O5 Melting Point 170-172ºC
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 311.4±26.6 °C
Symbol GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Danger

 Use of aldosterone


Aldosterone is the primary mineralocorticoid. Aldosterone is a steroid hormone, and it is synthesized and secreted in response to renin-angiotensin system activation (RAS) or high dietary potassium by the zona glomerulosa (ZG) of the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone activity is dependent by the binding and activation of the cytoplasmic/nuclear mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) at cellular level[1][2].

 Names

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Name aldosterone
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 aldosterone Biological Activity

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Description Aldosterone is the primary mineralocorticoid. Aldosterone is a steroid hormone, and it is synthesized and secreted in response to renin-angiotensin system activation (RAS) or high dietary potassium by the zona glomerulosa (ZG) of the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone activity is dependent by the binding and activation of the cytoplasmic/nuclear mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) at cellular level[1][2].
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Human Endogenous Metabolite

In Vitro Aldosterone (1-1000 nM; 24 hours) inhibits interleukin-1β-stimulated nitrite production by vascular smooth muscle cells in a dose-dependent manner[3].
In Vivo Aldosterone (1 mg/Kg+1% NaCl; i.h.; once daily for 3 weeks) significantly increases systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP) and left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP)[4]. Aldosterone (0.72 mg/kg/day; 14 days) causes a small increase ( 14 mmHg) in blood pressure in male mice[5]. Animal Model: Forty male Wistar rats[4] Dosage: 1 mg/Kg (+1% NaCl) Administration: i.h.; once daily for 3 weeks Result: Systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP) and left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) were significantly higher in aldosterone-salt-treated animals.
References

[1]. Nanba K, et al. Aging and Adrenal Aldosterone Production. Hypertension. 2018 Feb;71(2):218-223.

[2]. Cannavo A, et al. Aldosterone and Mineralocorticoid Receptor System in Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018 Sep 19;2018:1204598.

[3]. Ikeda U, et al. Aldosterone inhibits nitric oxide synthesis in rat vascular smooth muscle cells induced by interleukin-1 beta. Eur J Pharmacol. 1995 Jul 18;290(2):69-73.

[4]. Martín-Fernández B, et al. Beneficial effects of proanthocyanidins in the cardiac alterations induced by aldosterone in ratheart through mineralocorticoid receptor blockade. PLoS One. 2014 Oct 29;9(10):e111104.

[5]. Dinh QN, et al. Aldosterone-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain are mediated by the endothelial cell mineralocorticoid receptor. Brain Res. 2016 Apr 15;1637:146-153.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

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Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 568.1±50.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point 170-172ºC
Molecular Formula C21H28O5
Molecular Weight 360.444
Flash Point 311.4±26.6 °C
Exact Mass 360.193665
PSA 91.67000
LogP 0.73
Vapour Pressure 0.0±3.5 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.586
InChIKey PQSUYGKTWSAVDQ-ZVIOFETBSA-N
SMILES CC12CCC(=O)C=C1CCC1C2C(O)CC2(C=O)C(C(=O)CO)CCC12

 MSDS

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 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
TU4523000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Pregn-4-en-18-al, 11,21-dihydroxy-3,20-dioxo-, (11-beta)-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
52-39-1
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
3224996
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
5
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C21-H28-O5
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
360.49
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
L E5 B666 OV CU MUTJ A1 E1 FV1

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
DNA damage

MUTATION DATA

TEST SYSTEM :
Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION :
23 mg/kg
REFERENCE :
PSEBAA Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1903/04- Volume(issue)/page/year: 141,14,1972 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X3853 No. of Facilities: 46 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 279 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 46 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H225-H302 + H312 + H332-H319
Precautionary Statements P210-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter
Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases R36/37/38
Safety Phrases 22-24/25-36-26
RIDADR UN 1648 3 / PGII
WGK Germany 3
RTECS TU4523000
HS Code 29372900

 Synthetic Route

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 Customs

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HS Code 29372900

 Articles284

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Cistrome of the aldosterone-activated mineralocorticoid receptor in human renal cells.

FASEB J. 29 , 3977-89, (2015)

Aldosterone exerts its effects mainly by activating the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), a transcription factor that regulates gene expression through complex and dynamic interactions with coregulator...

Finerenone Impedes Aldosterone-dependent Nuclear Import of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor and Prevents Genomic Recruitment of Steroid Receptor Coactivator-1.

J. Biol. Chem. 290 , 21876-89, (2015)

Aldosterone regulates sodium homeostasis by activating the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR), a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily. Hyperaldosteronism leads todeleterious effects on the kidney, ...

Sodium homeostasis is preserved in a global 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 knockout mouse model.

Exp. Physiol. 100 , 1362-78, (2015)

What is the central question of this study? Glucocorticoids act in the kidney to promote salt and water retention. Renal 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11βHSD1), by increasing local concentr...

 aldosteroneBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: Luminescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: mu-type opioid receptor isoform MOR-1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: OPRM1-OPRD1_AG_LUMI_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Thermal Shift Assay. Domain: start/stop: M1-L298
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Cyclin-dependent kinase 2
External Id: CHEMBL5062802
Name: Displacement of [3H]dexamethasone from Glucocorticoid receptor of rabbit kidney
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Glucocorticoid receptor
External Id: CHEMBL685134
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify ago...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_AG_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: TP_TRANSPORTER: inhibition of Ouabain uptake (Ouabain: 100 uM, Aldosterone: 100 uM) i...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1A1
External Id: CHEMBL2076388
Name: TP_TRANSPORTER: transepithelial transport (basal to apical) in MDR1-expressing LLC-PK...
Source: ChEMBL
Target: ATP-dependent translocase ABCB1
External Id: CHEMBL2077335
Name: Fluorescence-based cell-based primary high throughput screening assay to identify pos...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: CHRM1_PAM_FLUO8_1536_1X%ACT PRUN
Name: Fluorescence polarization-based biochemical high throughput primary assay to identify...
Source: The Scripps Research Institute Molecular Screening Center
Target: RecName: Full=Sialate O-acetylesterase; AltName: Full=H-Lse; AltName: Full=Sialic acid-specific 9-O-acetylesterase; Flags: Precursor [Homo sapiens]
External Id: SIAE_INH_FP_1536_1X%INH PRUN
Name: Thermal Shift Assay. Domain: start/stop: M1-S360
Source: ChEMBL
Target: Mitogen-activated protein kinase 1
External Id: CHEMBL5066868
Name: Binding affinity to the corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) receptor.
Source: ChEMBL
Target: N/A
External Id: CHEMBL665776
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

11β,21-Dihydroxy-3,20-dioxo-pregn-4-en-18-al
(11β)-11,21-dihydroxy-3,20-dioxo-Pregn-4-en-18-al
Aldocorten
Aldocortene
(11b)-11,21-dihydroxy-3,20-dioxo-pregn-4-en-18-al
11-β,21-Dihydroxy-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-18-al
Aldocortin
MFCD00051136
Aldosterone
(11β)-11,21-Dihydroxy-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-18-al
d-Aldosterone
18-Oxocorticosterone
(11b)-11,21-Dihydroxy-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-18-al
18-Formyl-11b,21-dihydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione
11b,21-dihydroxy-3,20-dioxo-pregn-4-en-18-al
11β,21-Dihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,18,20-trione
(8S,9S,10R,11S,13R,14S,17S)-11-hydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-10-methyl-3-oxo-1,2,6,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16,17-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-13-carbaldehyde
Reichstein X
Elektrocortin
4-pregnen-11,21-diol-3,20-dione-18-al
EINECS 200-139-9
Electrocortin

 aldosterone | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the molecular formula of aldosterone?
A: Molecular formula of aldosterone is C21H28O5.
Q: What is the CAS number of aldosterone?
A: CAS number of aldosterone is 52-39-1.
Q: What are the downstream products of aldosterone?
A: Related downstream products(CAS) of aldosterone: 76959-24-5.
Q: What is the English name of aldosterone?
A: The English name of aldosterone is aldosterone.
Q: What are the upstream materials of aldosterone?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of aldosterone: 124537-57-1;297-91-6;2507-89-3;3329-80-4;86698-82-0;145-13-1.
Q: What is the LogP of aldosterone?
A: LogP of aldosterone is 0.73.
Q: What is the safety information for aldosterone?
A: Safety information for aldosterone: 22-24/25-36-26.
Q: What is the molecular weight of aldosterone?
A: Molecular weight of aldosterone is 360.444.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of aldosterone?
A: SMILES notation of aldosterone is CC12CCC(=O)C=C1CCC1C2C(O)CC2(C=O)C(C(=O)CO)CCC12.
Q: What is the InChIKey of aldosterone?
A: InChIKey of aldosterone is PQSUYGKTWSAVDQ-ZVIOFETBSA-N.

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