Description: Deoxycorticosterone (Desoxycortone) is a steroid metabolite produced by the adrenal gland. Deoxycorticosterone is an aldosterone precursor and possesses mineralocorticoid activity.
CAS Number: 64-85-7
Formula: C21H30O3
Molecular Weight: 330,46
References: Woolcock AD, Ward C. Successful treatment of a cat with primary hypoadrenocorticism and severe hyponatremia with desoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP). Can Vet J. 2015 Nov;56(11):1158-60.