HPLC Method for Analysis of Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone, also known as 11β,17α,21-trihydroxypregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, is a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It is used to treat certain forms of arthritis as well various skin conditions (redness, swelling, and itching). Primesep 200, a reverse phase column, contains embedded acidic ionizable groups and can retain Hydrocortisone. The method is UV compatible and can be used as a general approach for analyzing similar compounds.