Cloprednol

CAS: 5251-34-3

Ref. 3D-FC20516

Product Information

• Name: Cloprednol
• Synonyms: (11b)-6-Chloro-11,17,21-trihydroxypregna-1,4,6-triene-3,20-dione6-Chloro-11b,17,21-trihydroxy-pregna-1,4,6-triene-3,20-dioneCl
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Cloprednol is an anti-infective agent that belongs to the group of aziridine derivatives. It is a synthetic analog of prednisolone, which has been shown to inhibit the inflammatory response in the intestine. Cloprednol has been shown to be highly biocompatible and its long-term efficacy against microbial infection has been demonstrated by kinetic data. This drug also inhibits choroidal neovascularization, which is a major cause of blindness in patients with age-related macular degeneration. Cloprednol is used for the treatment of bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It also has been shown to be effective in treating autoimmune diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 392.87 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₂₅ClO₅
• Purity: Min. 95%