SHEET /m/prednisolone · PubChem CID 5755 · CAS 50-24-8 · REV 2026.07
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Prednisolone
from sourceC21H28O5 · 360.4 g/mol
metacortandralone · hydroretrocortine · PRDL · delta-hydrocortisone
What is Prednisolone?
A corticosteroid for inflammation and autoimmune conditions. It is the active form the liver makes from prednisone. from source
CategoryPrescription medicine
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit
SMILES
C[C@]12C[C@@H]([C@H]3[C@H]([C@@H]1CC[C@@]2(C(=O)CO)O)CCC4=CC(=O)C=C[C@]34C)OWhere you'll find it
Dispensed on prescription, not sold on a shelf. See the rest of the prescription medicine group.
Toxicity & hazards
Toxicity · LD50
1,000 mg/kg · low toxicity · LD50 mouse other from source
DangerIrritantHealth hazardEnvironmentalH302, H332, H360, H361, H372, H373, H411from source
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Where Prednisolone leads
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