Universally applied to treat inflammation and hormonal deficiency, hydrocortisone steroid hormones APIs from Pfizer CentreOne are at the forefront of treatments for a broad range of diseases and conditions.
Manufactured in the U.S., Pfizer CentreOne has been reliably synthesizing and supplying commercial volumes of hydrocortisone steroid hormones APIs to leading pharma companies for decades.
Patented in 1936 and approved for medical use in 1941, hydrocortisone is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. Available as a generic, hydrocortisone is prescribed more than 4 million times annually in the U.S.1 Hydrocortisone was one of the first corticosteroids using plant sterol technology developed by the legacy Upjohn Company, to make this important medication available to patients around the world
Hydrocortisones from Pfizer CentreOne are supplied in a number of chemistries and particle sizes for a broad range of pharmaceutical applications:
| Chemical name Sort descending | CAS# | Compendial | Formula | Molar mass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone acetate, micronized | Cas # - 50-03-3 | Compendial - USP, EP, Canada, JP and more |
Formula -
C23H32O6 |
Molar mass - 404.5 g/mol |
| Hydrocortisone hemisuccinate USP monohydrate | Cas # - 2203-97-6 | Compendial - EP |
Formula -
C25H34O8 |
Molar mass - 462.5 g/mol |
| Hydrocortisone USP | Cas # - 50-23-7 | Compendial - USP, EP, Canada, IP, JP and more |
Formula -
C21H30O5 |
Molar mass - 362.4 g/mol |
| Hydrocortisone USP micronized | Cas # - 50-23-7 | Compendial - USP, EP, Canada, IP, JP and more |
Formula -
C21H30O5 |
Molar mass - 362.4 g/mol |
Pfizer CentreOne’s Kalamazoo, Michigan plant has been Pfizer’s center of hormone and steroid manufacturing excellence for decades. In fact, our team produces approximately 1 million kg of API every year at this cGMP certified and fully accredited API manufacturing facility.
We understand the importance of reliable API supply – unpredictable supply is not an option for essential medicine. Our partnerships with customers are based on trust and transparency and we provide strength through our experience.
Our track record is our strongest asset, and this means our customers can count on us for their critical API supply.
When you choose to partner with Pfizer CentreOne, you are purchasing more than API, you are investing in your product’s future. Our team delivers:
Pfizer CentreOne offers a comprehensive range of API compounds and intermediates for drug product developers and manufacturers.
Enviero Progesterone* Heparin Hydrocortisone Progesterone Prostaglandins Steroid Intermediates Testosterone
* Enviero progesterone, the first compound to be launched from Pfizer CentreOne’s green-chemistry program, features no metal catalysts and offers a 70% reduction in carbon footprint versus our traditional processes.
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