Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland to regulate sodium and potassium balance in the blood. With the CAS registry number 52-39-1, it is also named as 11beta,21-Dihydroxy-3,20-diketo-4-pregnen-18-al. The product's categories are TPI; Steroids; Intermediates & Fine Chemicals; Pharmaceuticals. Besides, it is white solid, which should be stored in sealed place at 2-8 °C. Its molecular formula is C₂₁H₂₈O₅ and molecular weight is 360.44.

Physical properties about Aldosterone are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.037; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.04; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.04; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.00; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.00; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 24.96; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 24.96; (8)#H bond acceptors: 5 ; (9)#H bond donors: 2; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 5; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.585; (12)Molar Refractivity: 94.35 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 281.269 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 37.403 10-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 56.9980010986328 dyne/cm ; (16)Density: 1.281 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 311.422 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 97.943 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 568.095 °C at 760 mmHg;

Uses of Aldocortin: This chemical is an adrenocortical steroid which exerts regulatory influence on metabolism of electrolytes and water. And it is a mineralocorticoid produced by the adrenal cortex that induces urinary excretion of K⁺.

When you are using Aldosterone, please be cautious about it as the following: it irritates to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, please rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. And you should wear suitable protective clothing to avoid contact with skin and eyes. Moreover, please do not breathe dust.

People can use the following data to convert to the molecule structure.
(1)SMILES: OCC(=O)[C@H]3C[C@H]4C2CC/C1=C/C(=O)CC[C@]1(C)[C@H]2[C@@H](O)C[C@]4(C=O)C3
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C21H28O5/c1-20-5-4-14(24)7-13(20)2-3-15-16-6-12(18(26)10-22)8-21(16,11-23)9-17(25)19(15)20/h7,11-12,15-17,19,22,25H,2-6,8-10H2,1H3/t12-,15,16-,17-,19+,20-,21-/m0/s1
(3)InChIKey: KMEFFAZKHCSBGC-TURUQIDBBX