Prednisolone acetate is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid, commonly used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agent, particularly in ophthalmology as an eye drop to treat inflammation and allergic reactions of the eye including swelling, redness, and itching. It works by suppressing the immune system’s inflammatory response. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Immunosuppressants and Steroids. Its therapeutic use is listed as antirheumatic agents. The directory classifies it as a unknown/inactive API with a semi-synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Delcortin, Nisone and Cortancyl. Its PubChem CID is 91438.
Prednisone acetate
| CAS No | 125-10-0 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C23H28O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 400.5 g/mol |
| Synonyms | [2-[(8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-3,11-dioxo-6,7,8,9,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] acetate |
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Prednisolone acetate is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid, commonly used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive agent, particularly in ophthalmology as an eye drop to treat inflammation and allergic reactions of the eye including swelling, redness, and itching.
The listed CAS number is 125-10-0.
The listed molecular formula is C23H28O6.
The listed molecular weight is 400.5 g/mol.
[2-[(8S,9S,10R,13S,14S,17R)-17-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-3,11-dioxo-6,7,8,9,12,14,15,16-octahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-yl]-2-oxoethyl] acetate.
The source lists Delcortin, Nisone and Cortancyl.