Dexamethasone
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
Product Name: Dexamethasone
Synonyms: 16alpha)-;16alpha)-9-fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-(11bet;16alpha-methyl-9alpha-fluoro-1,4-pregnadiene-11beta,17alpha,21-triol-2,20-dione;16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-1,4-pregnadiene-11-beta,17-alpha,21-triol-3,2;16-alpha-Methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-1,4-pregnadiene-11-beta,17-alpha,21-triol-3,20-dione;16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-11-beta,17-alpha,21-trihydroxypregna-1,4-dien;16alpha-Methyl-9alpha-fluoro-11beta-17alpha-21-trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione;16-alpha-methyl-9-alpha-fluoro-1-dehydrocortisol
CAS: 50-02-2
MF: C22H29FO5
MW: 392.46
EINECS: 200-003-9
Product Categories: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients;Antitumors for Research and Experimental Use;Biochemistry;Hydroxyketosteroids;Steroids;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Isotope Labeled Compounds;Steroid and Hormone;Pharmaceutical intermediate;API;MAXIDEX;Hormone Drugs;Mainly used for anti-inflammatory and allergy
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mp 262-264 °C(lit.)
alpha 75 o (c=1, dioxane)
refractive index 76 ° (C=1, Dioxane)
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility ethanol: 1 mg/mL
form powder
color off-white
Water Solubility 10 mg/100 mL (25 oC)
Merck 14,2943
BRN 2066651
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, acid anhydrides, acid chlorides. May be light sensitive.
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Chemical Properties White Crystalline Solid
Usage A glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent. Regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase
Usage Dexamethasone is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Dexamethasone regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Dexamethasone inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthas e.
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