| Bioactivity | 16α-Hydroxyprednisolone is a stereoselective metabolite of the 22(R) epimer of the glucocorticoid budesonide via cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) enzymes[1][2]. |
| Name | 16α-Hydroxyprednisolone |
| CAS | 13951-70-7 |
| Formula | C21H28O6 |
| Molar Mass | 376.44 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, protect from light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (protect from light) |
| Reference | [1]. Xavier Matabosch, et al. Identification of budesonide metabolites in human urine after oral administration. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2012 Aug;404(2):325-40. [2]. G Jönsson, et al. Budesonide is metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) enzymes in human liver. Drug Metab Dispos. 1995 Jan;23(1):137-42. |