Dexamethasone
SIAL/BP578 - British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Assay Standard
Synonym: (11β,16α)-9-Fluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione; 9α-Fluoro-16α-methyl-11β,17α,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione; 9α-Fluoro-16α-methylprednisolone; Prednisolone F
CAS Number: 50-02-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C22H29FO5
Molecular Weight: 392.46
EC Number: 200-003-9
MDL Number: MFCD00064136
Linear Formula: C22H29FO5
Product Type: Chemical
API family | dexamethasone |
application(s) | pharmaceutical pharmaceutical small molecule |
form | solid |
format | neat |
grade | pharmaceutical primary standard |
InChI | 1S/C22H29FO5/c1-12-8-16-1 |
InChI key | UREBDLICKHMUKA-CXSFZGCWSA |
manufacturer/tradename | BP |
mp | 262-264 °C (lit.) |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | C[C@@H]1C[C@H]2[C@@H]3CCC |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
Application: | Dexamethasone BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia. Also used in monographs such as: • Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Oral Solution • Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection • Prednisolone Tablets • Dexamethasone Eye Drops, Suspension • Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Eye Drops, Solution • Dexamethasone and Neomycin Ear Spray • Betamethasone Tablets • Dexamethasone Tablets |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory agent. Regulates T cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Inhibits the induction of nitric oxide synthase. |
General description: | This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia . |
Other Notes: | Sales restrictions may apply. |
Symbol | GHS08 |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H360FD |
Precautionary statements | P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
mp | 262-264 °C (lit.) |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 41116107 |