Hydrocortisone Ph. Eur.
Hydrocortisone Ph. Eur.
CORTICOSTEROID
CAS no. 50-23-7 (Hydrocortisone)
CAS no. 50-03-3 (Hydrocortisone Acetate)
Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids.
It is used in various forms: creams, ointments, tablets and injections.
Hydrocortisone is used in veterinary to treat skin conditions that include itching, redness, and bug bites as well for various alreging reactions. There are multiple application for use in human medicine, for example: adrenogenital syndrome, high blood calcium, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma and more.
BHM Chemicals is a supplier of high quality Ph. Eur. Hydrocortisone and Hydrocortisone Acetate suitable for use in various application for human and veterinary use.
Minimum order quantity: 5kg
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS
Assay (Content)
Identification
Specific rotation
Loss on drying
Impurities C, D, E, I
Impurity G
Impurity F
Impurities A, B
Impurities H, N
Unspecified impurities
Total impurities
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
STORAGE
White or almost white, crystalline powder. Practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in acetone and in ethanol (96%), slightly soluble in methylene chloride. It shows polymorphism.
97.0% - 103.0% (dried basis)
Conforms to Ph. Eur. tests
+162o to +168o
Not more than 1.0%
Not more than 0.5% (each)
Not more than 0.4%
Not more than 0.3%
Not more than 0.2% (each)
Not more than 0.15% (each)
Not more than 0.10% (each)
Not more than 2.0%
Non-hazardous chemical
Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.
Hydrocortisone Acetate Ph. Eur.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
CHARACTERISTICS
Assay (Content)
Identification
Specific rotation
Loss on drying
Impurity C (prednisolone acetate)
Impurity A (hydrocortisone)
Impurity B (oxenol)
Impurity D (cortisone acetate)
Impurity E
Impurity G
Unspecified impurities
Total impurities
HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION
STORAGE
White or almost white, crystalline powder. Practically insoluble in water, slightly soluble in anhydrous ethanol and in methylene chloride.
97.0% - 102.0% (dried basis)
Conforms to Ph. Eur. tests
+158o to +167o
Not more than 0.5%
Not more than 0.6%
Not more than 0.4%
Not more than 0.3%
Not more than 0.3%
Not more than 0.3%
Not more than 0.15%
Not more than 0.10%
Not more than 1.0%
Non-hazardous chemical
Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.