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Prednisone , 98% , 53-03-2

Synonym(s):
1,4-Pregnadiene-17α,21-diol-3,11,20-trione;17α,21-Dihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,11,20-trione;1-Cortisone;Dehydrocortisone

CAS NO.:53-03-2

Empirical Formula: C21H26O5

Molecular Weight: 358.43

MDL number: MFCD00003608

EINECS: 200-160-3

Pack Size Price Stock Quantity
1G RMB34.40 In Stock
5G RMB118.40 In Stock
25G RMB356.80 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 236-238 °C(lit.)
alpha  169 º (c=0.5, dioxane)
Boiling point: 410.86°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.1121 (rough estimate)
refractive index  170 ° (C=0.5, Dioxane)
Flash point: >200℃
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  Practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol (96 per cent) and in methylene chloride. It shows polymorphism (5.9).
form  Solid
pka 12.36±0.60(Predicted)
color  White to Off-White
Water Solubility  115mg/L(25 ºC)
Merck  7722
BRN  2065301
BCS Class 1?
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Description and Uses

Prednisone is used for the same indications as cortisone for inflammatory processes, allergies, and adrenal gland insufficiency; however, it is somewhat more active than cortisone and has less of an effect on mineral volume.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS08
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H373
Precautionary statements  P260
Hazard Codes  Xn
Safety Statements  36/37/39-45-26-16

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