Loteprednol Etabonate
CAS: 82034-46-6
Category: Steroids
| Purity | Reagent Grade ≥98%, High-Purity Grade ≥99%, Technical Grade ≥95% |
| Molecular Formula | C24H31ClO7 |
| Molecular Weight | 466.95 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Packaging | 1 kg/aluminum foil bag, 10 kg/plastic drum. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — IR, HPLC; Purity — Gradient RP-HPLC; Specific rotation — Polarimetry; Related corticosteroids — TLC; Residual solvents — HS-GC; Heavy metals — ICP-MS; Microbial limits — Filtration; Etabonate ester — Titration. |
| Storage Notes | Stored at -20°C in a tightly closed container under inert atmosphere, protected from light and humidity. |
| Lead Time | days |
Used as a soft corticosteroid intermediate in the synthesis of ophthalmic suspensions and gels for postoperative inflammation and allergic conjunctivitis.