Hydrocortisone acetate
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Hydrocortisone acetate is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid and a corticosteroid ester.[1]
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Other names | Cortisol 21-acetate |
Drug class | Corticosteroid; Glucocorticoid |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.005 |
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Formula | C23H32O6 |
Molar mass | 404.503 g·mol−1 |
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The acetate group helps to protect the hydrocortisone molecule from being broken down by enzymes in the body (prolongs the duration of action of hydrocortisone) and allows it to be absorbed more easily.