Formulation: A solid
Formal Name: (6α,11β)-21-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropoxy)-11,17-dihydroxy-6-methyl-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, monosodium salt
Purity: ≥95%
Formula Markup: C26H33O8 • Na
Formula Weight: 496,5
Shelf life (days): 1460
CAS Number: 2375-03-3
Notes: 6α-Methylprednisolone 21-hemisuccinate is a prodrug form of the synthetic glucocorticoid methylprednisolone (Item No. 15013).{21229} It is converted to methylprednisolone by carboxylesterase 2 (CES2).{65360} Nanoliposomes containing 6α-methylprednisolone 21-hemisuccinate decrease disease severity in a rat model of adjuvant-induced arthritis.{65361} Formulations containing 6α-methylprednisolone 21-hemisuccinate have been used as anti-inflammatory agents and immunosuppressants with indications in allergic reactions and dermatologic, renal, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and ophthalmic diseases, as well as endocrine, hematologic, and rheumatic disorders.