Products Description
Methylprednisolone is a synthetic medium-potency glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammaleic-anhydride.html">matory, immunoregulatory and anti-allergic activities, playing an important role in clinical therapy. As a glucocorticoid agent, it is used for emergency treatment of critical illnesses. It can also manage endocrine disorders, rheumatic diseases, collagen diseases, skin diseases, allergic conditions, ophthalmic diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hematological diseases, leukemia, shock, cerebral edema, multiple neuritis, myelitis, and prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Chemical Properties
| Parameter | Value |
| Melting point | 228-237°C (dec.) |
| alpha | D20 +83° (dioxane) |
| Boiling point | 423.47°C (rough estimate) |
| density | 1.0868 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 82 ° (C=1, Dioxane) |
| storage temp. | 0-6°C |
| solubility | chloroform/methanol (9:1): 50 mg/mL, clear, faintly yellow |
| pka | 12.46±0.70(Predicted) |
| form | Solid |
| color | White to Off-White |
| Water Solubility | 0.12g/L(25 ºC) |
| Merck | 146111 |
| BRN | 2340300 |
| BCS Class | 2 or 4? |
| InChIKey | VHRSUDSXCMQTMA-PJHHCJLFSA-N |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 83-43-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,4-Pregnadiene-3,20-dione, 11beta,17alpha,21-trihydroxy-6alpha-methyl-(83-43-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 11,17,21-trihydroxy-6-methyl-, (6.alpha.,11.beta.)- (83-43-2) |
Safety Information
| Item | Value |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 22-36-26 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | TU4146000 |
| F | 39744 |
| HS Code | 2937290000 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 83-43-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Product Application
As a medium-potency glucocorticoid, methylprednisolone provides anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and anti-allergic effects. It is clinically used for acute flares of rheumatic and immune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma and other respiratory diseases, as well as ulcerative colitis and other digestive system disorders.
Supply & Delivery
Fast delivery time
Inventory: 2-3 working days
New production: 7-10 working days
