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| Systematic name | 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone |
| Chemical formula | C21H28O5 |
| Molecular mass | 360.46 g/mol |
| Density | ? g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 220-224 °C |
| CAS number | * |
| SMILES | C*(C3)4*(CC*(O)4 *(CO)=O)(*)*2(*)CCC1=CC (CC*(C)1*(*)2C3=O)=O |
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Cortisone is a steroid hormone. Chemically, it is a corticosteroid with formula C21H28O5 and IUPAC name 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone. It is closely related to corticosterone.
Cortisone and adrenaline are the main hormones released by the body as a reaction to stress. They elevate blood pressure and prepare the body for a fight or flight response.
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