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Prednisone

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

1,4-Pregnadiene-17α,21-diol-3,11,20-trione, 1-Cortisone, 17α,21-Dihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,11,20-trione, Dehydrocortisone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C21H26O5
CAS Number:
53-03-2
Molecular Weight:
358.43
Beilstein:
2065301
MDL number:
MFCD00003608
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329820154
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

prednisone

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

mp

236-238 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O=C1C=C[C@@]2(C)C(CC[C@]([C@@](CC[C@@]3(C(CO)=O)O)([H])[C@]3(C)C4)([H])[C@]2([H])C4=O)=C1

InChI

1S/C21H26O5/c1-19-7-5-13(23)9-12(19)3-4-14-15-6-8-21(26,17(25)11-22)20(15,2)10-16(24)18(14)19/h5,7,9,14-15,18,22,26H,3-4,6,8,10-11H2,1-2H3/t14-,15-,18+,19-,20-,21-/m0/s1

InChI key

XOFYZVNMUHMLCC-ZPOLXVRWSA-N

Gene Information

human ... NR3C1(2908)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Prednisone EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H373

Precautionary Statements

P260

Hazard Classifications

STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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