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BP553

Prednisone

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) 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
EC Number:
200-160-3
MDL number:
MFCD00003608
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

prednisone

form

powder

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

236-238 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical
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 BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Methylprednisolone Acetate Injection

    • Packaging

    Unit quantity: 200 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    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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