Methylprednisolone succinate

CAS: 2921-57-5

Category: Steroids

PurityReagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.5%
Molecular FormulaC26H34O8
Molecular Weight474.54
Appearancewhite to off-white crystalline powder
Packaging1 g/lyophilized vial, 5 g/amber bottle.
Testing IndicatorsAppearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, HPLC; Purity — RP-HPLC; Specific rotation — Polarimetry; Succinate — Titration; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Moisture — Karl Fischer titration; Microbial limits — Membrane filtration; Related corticosteroids — TLC.
Storage NotesStored as lyophilized powder at 2-8°C in a tightly closed container, protected from light; reconstituted solutions must be used immediately or refrigerated briefly.
Lead Time days
Used as a water-soluble prodrug intermediate in the synthesis of injectable corticosteroids for acute anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive therapies.