Prednisolone

General Information

Prednisolone Impurities and Prednisolone

Daicel Pharma specializes in providing Prednisolone impurity standards such as 1,2-Dihydro Loteprednol, Difluoroprednisolone-3(10H) one, Prednisolone 1,2-Propane diol protected Impurity, Prednisolone 17B hydroxy acid, Prednisolone di carbonate 1NH, Prednisolone-21-ethylcarbonate, Prednisolone 20 ethyl ester 1NH, Prednisolone Ph. Eur. Impurity E, Prednisolone Z-enol aldehyde Impurity, and more. Their presence can impact the efficacy, quality, and safety of Prednisolone. Daicel Pharma custom prepares Prednisolone impurities and delivers them globally.

Prednisolone [CAS: 50-24-8] is a glucocorticoid derived from prednisone. It functions as an adrenergic agent, anti-inflammatory medication, antineoplastic treatment, and drug metabolite. Prednisolone treats many conditions, such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, autoimmune diseases, respiratory diseases, and types of cancers.

Prednisolone: Use and Commercial Availability

Prednisolone treats various medical conditions, including endocrine, rheumatic, and hematologic disorders, collagen and dermatologic diseases, ophthalmic and respiratory ailments, gastrointestinal disorders, allergic reactions, edematous states, and additional conditions such as tuberculous meningitis. This drug is available under various tradenames like Cortalone, Fernisolone-P, Hydeltra-TBA, Meti-Derm, Meticortelone, Omnipred, Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Prelone, Sterane, and many more.

Prednisolone Structure and Mechanism of Action 

The chemical name of Prednisolone is (11β)-11,17,21-Trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. Its chemical formula is C₂₁H₂₈O₅, and its molecular weight is approximately 360.4 g/mol.

The mechanism of action of Prednisolone is poorly understood.

Prednisolone Impurities and Synthesis

Prednisolone impurities are unwanted substances in drug formulations, either as byproducts of the synthetic process¹ or as impurities introduced during manufacturing or storage. These impurities can affect the quality, safety, and efficacy of Prednisolone.

Daicel Pharma provides a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for Prednisolone impurity standards such as 1,2-Dihydro Loteprednol, Difluoroprednisolone-3(10H) one, Prednisolone 1,2-Propane diol protected Impurity, Prednisolone 17B hydroxy acid, Prednisolone di carbonate 1NH, Prednisolone-21-ethylcarbonate, Prednisolone 20 ethyl ester 1NH, Prednisolone Ph. Eur. Impurity E, Prednisolone Z-enol aldehyde Impurity, and more. Daicel Pharma offers a cGMP-certified analytical laboratory that provides the CoA, which includes thorough characterization data including 1H NMR, 13C NMR, IR, MASS, and HPLC purity². On request, we give more characterization details, such as those for 13C-DEPT. At Daicel Pharma, we synthesize Prednisolone impurities.