adrenocorticotropic hormone

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adrenocorticotropic hormone Structure
adrenocorticotropic hormone structure
Common Name adrenocorticotropic hormone
CAS Number 9002-60-2 Molecular Weight 4541.07000
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C207H308N56O58S Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of adrenocorticotropic hormone


Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Adrenocorticotropic hormone regulates cortisol and androgen production[1][2].

 Names

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Name corticotropin

 adrenocorticotropic hormone Biological Activity

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Description Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Adrenocorticotropic hormone regulates cortisol and androgen production[1][2].
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References

[1]. Houngbadji MSTS, et al. Syndrome de résistance à l’Adrénocorticotrophine Hormone (ACTH): à propos d’un cas [Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) insensitivity syndrome: about a case]. Pan Afr Med J. 2018 Aug 2;30:244. French.

[2]. Campbell I, et al. The effect of adrenocorticotrophic hormone on the yield, composition and butterfat properties of cow's milk. Journal of Dairy Research. 1964, 31(1), 71-79.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Molecular Formula C207H308N56O58S
Molecular Weight 4541.07000
Exact Mass 4538.26000
PSA 1861.55000
LogP 5.65470
Appearance of Characters powder
InChIKey IDLFZVILOHSSID-OVLDLUHVSA-N
SMILES CSCCC(NC(=O)C(CO)NC(=O)C(Cc1ccc(O)cc1)NC(=O)C(N)CO)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)NC(Cc1cnc[nH]1)C(=O)NC(Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)NC(CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)NC(Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(=O)NCC(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)N1CCCC1C(=O)NC(C(=O)NCC(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)NC(CCCNC(=N)N)C(=O)N1CCCC1C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(CCCCN)C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(Cc1ccc(O)cc1)C(=O)N1CCCC1C(=O)NC(CC(N)=O)C(=O)NCC(=O)NC(C)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)NC(CC(=O)O)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)NC(CO)C(=O)NC(C)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)NC(C)C(=O)NC(Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)N1CCCC1C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)NC(Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)O)C(C)C)C(C)C)C(C)C
Storage condition −20°C
Water Solubility H2O: 1 mg/mL, clear, colorless

 Safety Information

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Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Phrases 20/21/22-40
Safety Phrases 22-36
WGK Germany 3
RTECS GM7900000

 adrenocorticotropic hormone | 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 corticotropin?
A: Molecular formula of corticotropin is C207H308N56O58S.
Q: What is the InChIKey of corticotropin?
A: InChIKey of corticotropin is IDLFZVILOHSSID-OVLDLUHVSA-N.
Q: What is the English name of corticotropin?
A: The English name of corticotropin is corticotropin.
Q: What are the uses of corticotropin?
A: Main uses of corticotropin: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a polypeptide tropic hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland. Adrenocorticotropic hormone regulates cortisol and androgen production[1][2].
Q: What is the safety information for corticotropin?
A: Safety information for corticotropin: 22-36.
Q: What is the physical appearance of corticotropin?
A: corticotropin appears as powder.
Q: What is the molecular weight of corticotropin?
A: Molecular weight of corticotropin is 4541.07000.
Q: What are the storage conditions for corticotropin?
A: Storage conditions for corticotropin: −20°C.
Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of corticotropin?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of corticotropin is 1861.55000.
Q: How is the water solubility of corticotropin?
A: Water solubility of corticotropin: H2O: 1 mg/mL, clear, colorless.

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Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
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