17-Hydroxycorticosteroids [Chemical/Ingredient] 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids C0000163 M0023177 19 D015065 A group of hydroxycorticosteroids bearing a hydroxy group at the 17-position. Urinary excretion of these compounds is used as an index of adrenal function. They are used systemically in the free alcohol form, but with esterification of the hydroxy groups, topical effectiveness is increased. C291663 N0000011307 Hydroxycorticosteroids [Chemical/Ingredient]