A corticosteroid
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15013Methylprednisolone
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Meprednisone

Item No. 30289

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Technical Information
Formal Name
(16β)-17,21-dihydroxy-16-methyl-pregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione
CAS Number
1247-42-3
Synonyms
  • Methylprednisone
  • NSC 527579
  • SCH 4358
Molecular Formula
C22H28O5
Formula Weight
372.5
Purity
≥98%
Formulation (Request formulation change)
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlDMSO:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:5): 0.16 mg/mlEthanol: 10 mg/ml
λmax
238 nm
SMILES
O=C(CO)[C@@]1(O)[C@@H](C)C[C@@]([C@]1(C)C2)([H])[C@@]3([H])[C@]([C@](C=C4)(C)C(CC3)=CC4=O)([H])C2=O
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C22H28O5/c1-12-8-16-15-5-4-13-9-14(24)6-7-20(13,2)19(15)17(25)10-21(16,3)22(12,27)18(26)11-23/h6-7,9,12,15-16,19,23,27H,4-5,8,10-11H2,1-3H3/t12-,15-,16-,19+,20-,21-,22-/m0/s1
InChi Key
PIDANAQULIKBQS-RNUIGHNZSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Meprednisone is a corticosteroid.1 It is a methylated form of prednisone (Item No. 20677) and a metabolite of methylprednisolone (Item No. 15013).2,1 Formulations containing meprednisone have been used in the treatment of drug-induced or seasonal allergies.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Jacob, S.E., and Steele, T. Corticosteroid classes: A quick reference guide including patch test substances and cross-reactivity. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 54(4), 723-727 (2006).

    2. Haughey, D.B., and Jusko, W.J. Effect of ketoconazole on methylprednisolone pharmacokinetics and receptor/gene-mediated pharmacodynamics. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 258(2), 826-832 (1991).