| Identification | |
| Name: | prednisone |
| Synonyms: | Prednisone,98%; 17-alpha,21-dihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,11,20-trione |
| CAS: | 53-03-2 |
| EINECS: | 200-160-3 |
| Molecular Formula: | C21H26O5 |
| Molecular Weight: | 358.43 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/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 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | 25kgs |
| Density: | 1.3g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Alpha: | 169 o (C=0.5, DIOXANE) |
| Water Solubility: | Slightly soluble |
| Solubility: | Slightly soluble |
| Appearance: | White crystalline powder |
| Specification: |
?Prednisone (CAS NO.53-03-2), its Synonyms are 1,2-Dehydrocortisone ; 1,4-Pregnadiene-16-alpha,21-diol-3,11,20-trione ; 11,20-Trione,17,21-dihydroxy-pregna-4-diene-3 ; 11,20-Trione,17,21-hydroxy-pregna-4-diene-3 ; Ancortone ; Bicortone ; Colisone ; Cortan . |
| Report: |
IARC Cancer Review: Group 3 IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 ,1987,p. 326.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 26 ,1981,p. 293.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 26 ,1981,p. 293.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . NCI Carcinogenesis Studies (ipr); No Evidence: mouse CANCAR ?? Cancer. 40 (1977),1935. ; (ipr); Equivocal Evidence: rat CANCAR ?? Cancer. 40 (1977),1935. . Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Color: | Crystals WHITE TO PRACTICALLY WHITE, CRYSTALLINE POWDER |
| Usage: | Medication. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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