Prednisolone
USP/1555005 - United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Synonym: 1,4-Pregnadiene-11β,17α,21-triol-3,20-dione; 1-Dehydrocortisol; 1-
CAS Number: 50-24-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C21H28O5
Molecular Weight: 360.44
MDL Number: MFCD00003649
Linear Formula: C21H28O5
Product Type: Chemical
| API family | prednisolone |
| application(s) | pharmaceutical (small molecule) |
| format | neat |
| grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
| InChI | 1S/C21H28O5/c1-19-7-5-13( |
| InChI key | OIGNJSKKLXVSLS-VWUMJDOOSA |
| manufacturer/tradename | USP |
| mp | 240 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| SMILES string | O=C1C=C[C@@]2(C)C(CC[C@]3 |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Analysis Note: | These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind. |
| Application: | It is intended to be used as a USP reference standard in specified quality tests and assays. Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions as described in the following United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monographs:• Prednisolone • Prednisolone Compounded Oral Suspension, Veterinary • Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate • Dexamethasone Oral Solution • Tetracycline Hydrochloride, Novobiocin Sodium, and Prednisolone Tablets • Prednisolone Oral Solution • Prednisolone Tablets • Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Injection • Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution • Hydrocortisone Gel |
| 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, has 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 ![]() |
| Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H360FD |
| Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501 |
| RIDADR | UN 2811 6.1 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| mp | 240 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 41116107 |


