Methylprednisolone

Name: Methylprednisolone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004136

About Methylprednisolone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methylprednisolone (IP/BP/USP grade), a metabolic / hormonal API registered under CAS number 83-43-2, specified at 97.0% purity. With the molecular formula C22H30O5, it has a molar mass of 374.5 g/mol. Alternative names: Medrate and Medrone.

It is supplied as a WHITE TO PRACTICALLY WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

As an active pharmaceutical ingredient within our antidiabetic, hormone and metabolic APIs range, it is offered in IP/BP/USP grade for formulation development, generic drug programmes and commercial manufacturing. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methylprednisolone in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methylprednisolone
Catalogue No.	VQ-004136
CAS Number	83-43-2
IUPAC name	(6S,8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-6,10,13-trimethyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one
Molecular formula	C₂₂H₃₀O₅
Molecular weight	374.5 g/mol
Exact mass	374.2093
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	97.0%
InChIKey	VHRSUDSXCMQTMA-PJHHCJLFSA-N
SMILES	C[C@H]1C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@@]([C@]3(C[C@@H]([C@@H]2[C@@]4(C1=CC(=O)C=C4)C)O)C)(C(=O)CO)O
PubChem CID	6741

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	WHITE TO PRACTICALLY WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER
LogP (XLogP3)	1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 5
TPSA	94.8 Å²
Synonyms	Medrate, Medrone, 6alpha-Methylprednisolone, Metilbetasone, Promacortine, Metrisone, Dopomedrol, Medesone, Moderin, Artisone-wyeth, Sieropresol, Esametone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P264, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methylprednisolone?

The CAS Registry Number of Methylprednisolone is 83-43-2. It is also known as Medrate, Medrone, 6alpha-Methylprednisolone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methylprednisolone?

Methylprednisolone has the molecular formula C22H30O5 and a molecular weight of 374.5 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (6S,8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-6,10,13-trimethyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methylprednisolone can I order?

We supply Methylprednisolone in IP/BP/USP (97.0%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methylprednisolone?

Yes. Every lot of Methylprednisolone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methylprednisolone be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methylprednisolone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.