Methylprednisolone, , is a corticosteroid medication used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation. Conditions it is used in include skin diseases, rheumatic disorders, allergies, asthma, croup, COPD, certain cancers, multiple sclerosis, and as add on therapy for tuberculosis. It is given by mouth or injection into a vein, or muscle.
Specification:
ITEMS |
STANDRED |
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APPEARANCE |
WHITE TO PRACTICALLY WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER |
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MELTING POINT |
ABOUT 240° |
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IDENTIFICATION |
A. IR B. UV C. POSITIVE REACTION |
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SOLUBILITY |
PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE IN WATER,SPARINGLY SOLUBLE IN ALCOHOL,IN DIOXANE,AND IN METHANOL;SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN ACETONE AND IN CHLOROFORM;VERY SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE IN ETHER. |
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SPECIFIC ROTATION |
+79°~ +86° |
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LOSS ON DRYING |
1.0%min |
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RESIDUE ON IGNITION |
0.2%min |
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CHROMATOGRAPHIC PURITY |
INDIVIDUAL IMPURITY |
1.0%min |
TOTAL IMPURITIES |
2.0%min |
|
ASSAY |
97.0%~103.0% |
Packaging details:
Packaging details: |
25kg/drum with double plastic bags inside; packed in a cardboard drum or fiber HDPE drum. |
Storage: |
Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from moisture and strong, direct light/heat |
Shelf Life: |
5 years if sealed and store away from direct sun light. |