Dehydroepiandrosterone (CAS NO : 53-43-0)

GHS Hazard Statements

H302 (11.3%): Acute toxicity, oral

H312 (10.7%): Acute toxicity, dermal

H315 (24.5%): Skin corrosion/irritation

H319 (24.5%): Serious eye damage/eye irritation

H332 (10.7%): Acute toxicity, inhalation

H335 (24.5%): Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation

H351 (10.7%): Carcinogenicity

H360 (74.2%): Danger Reproductive toxicity

H362 (63.5%): Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation

H400 (62.9%): Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard

H410 (63.5%): Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Stability

Solid & Stable under normal temperatures and pressures

Storage Condition

Hormones- Under refrigerated condition. Keep in a cool, dark place away from light and moisture.

Sensitivity

May be light sensitive

Long shelf life

20°C for prolonged periods, offering a stability of one to several years.

Short-term storage/shipping

Often shipped at room temperature (10-30°C) for 1-2 weeks.

Stock solutions

-20°C (for up to 1 year) or -80°C (for up to 2 years). Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. If Solutions prepared in organic solvents like ethanol or DMSO

Aqueous solutions

Less stable, and long-term storage is not recommended for more than one day

Biological samples (serum, plasma, saliva)

2-8°C for immediate use (up to 24 hours or a few days)

Long-term storage, samples in aliquots at -20°C (up to 1-4 months) or -80°C (up to 2 months or more)